This summer has been dominated by two key topics: racial equity and the coronavirus. These social issues have disrupted work, forcing companies to take a hard look at their diversity and inclusion initiatives. But this point in time can also serve as an opportunity for firms to examine the benefits that remote work might have in recruiting a more diverse staff.
“I see nothing but incredible horizons with remote work,” says Moe Vela, an attorney and consultant who serves as a board member for remote-working management company TransparentBusiness. “We are seeing this open up the world — it only naturally will result in a more diverse workforce.”
