True progress toward systemic change starts from within — meaning more ethnically inclusive teams, especially in the C-suite. On some level, then, recruiting and hiring becomes a focal point for nearly every D&I officer.
Gabrielle Royal, Director of Global Diversity and Inclusion at Abercrombie & Fitch, started the process early by launching an initiative to engage with historically Black colleges and universities. Since last fall, A&F has attended virtual career fairs for Howard University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Florida A&M, and North Carolina A&T, among others.
For Felicia Mayo, Chief Talent, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer at Nike, keeping a close eye on the recruiting process is a big priority. "I always bring a perspective that weaves in talent with diversity, equity, and inclusion," she says.
