Issue 9.07
February 17, 2023
Using People Analytics to
Advance Your DEI Agenda
Thankfully, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has evolved since the days of simply having diverse representation in the workplace. DEI is now about ensuring people feel safe to bring their whole selves to work, and that employers welcome, value, and leverage what makes each team member unique. DEI also makes good business sense—from strengthening the innovation of products and services to appeal to various demographics, to ensuring optimal engagement from employees.

There is no cookie-cutter approach for companies to advance their DEI agenda. The journey is unique for each company and requires an understanding and alignment to its culture, values, and people strategy to achieve business goals. An analytical approach to gain this insight can help define a unique DEI journey. Read more >
DELAWARE'S GREATEST OPPORTUNITY

Data shows that throughout our history, immigrants have an economic track record as the backbone of many industries. As we search for insights and answers about how to fuel our economy through job creation, business development, and spending power, let’s remember that our Latino community plays a significant role in our opportunity. Read more >
FAST FACTS: The total economic output of Latinos in the
US was $2.7T in 2019, up from $1.7T in 2010. In Delaware,
the population has almost tripled in the last 20 years.
CREATING A BETTER
DELAWARE FOR ALL
By Chip Rossi

At Bank of America, our diversity makes us stronger. We are focused on the representation of our people and our goal is to mirror our clients and the local community. It is not enough to simply hire a diverse workforce—retention and the development of talent are of equal importance, so employees feel supported and set up with a roadmap to long-term career success. Read more >
BLACK MEN AIM TO
SERVE BLACK YOUTH
IN DELAWARE
By Brandon Brice

The newly formed 100 Black
Men of Delaware, Inc.—an
affiliate of the 100 Black Men of
America—serves as a catalyst
to extend the national 100’s
model “Four For The Future,”
focus areas: mentoring,
education, health and wellness,
and economic empowerment.
DIVERSE SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
IVIRA HEALTH

Top-notch health care services should be a right, not a privilege. A typical pharmacy trip usually consists of picking up a prescription, an employee asking if you have any questions for your pharmacist and sending you on your way. Dr. Jay Patel founded Ivira Health in 2015 with the intention of making a trip to the pharmacy more meaningful by providing “care that’s always there”. Read more >
President's Message
Warehousing and logistics have been and continue to provide opportunities for Delaware given its strategic proximity to several large markets. A CNBC story points to inflationary pressures on consumer prices as nationwide warehousing shortages persist. One reason for the imbalance between warehouse supply and demand is the lack of new facilities coming into the market. Read more >
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
We wrapped filming season two of the Conversations with Kelly podcast. Stay tuned for the season's release in early March! Subscribe on your favorite listening platform >
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