TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Nov 9, 2020

TBA Executive Director Joycelyn Stevenson and Littler Managing Shareholder Jen Robinson recently wrote in the Nashville Business Journal that, “The need to put a spotlight on diversity, equality and inclusion efforts in our workplaces has never been more clear.” The pair share steps employers can take to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. First among their recommendations is understanding that diversity and inclusion are different, and that diversity does not always guarantee inclusion. Once diverse employees are hired, it is important to provide them with the tools, opportunities and professional connections to succeed, they write. They also call on leaders to strive to normalize conversations around race, ensure workplace policies against racism are implemented, and provide regular training for workers on how to foster an antiracist culture, minimize microaggressions and recognize and reduce unconscious biases.