While Smaller Businesses Continue to Lag Behind Larger Businesses in Economic Recovery from COVID-19, UKG and HR.com Research Identifies Potential Barrier Slowing Strategic Decisions.
For nearly two years, the push to improve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and the pandemic have been dominant issues in the workplace.
In the wake of the social unrest after the murder of George Floyd, followed by aggressions against Asians and other minority communities, many of the state’s largest employers have typically been in the headlines for spearheading new DEI efforts.
But some small businesses, despite much fewer resources, are making concerted efforts to do their part.
ESG action is now considered critical to both business and social resilience and is increasingly integrated into board oversight responsibilities and executive compensation.