Survey: Black women often feel more comfortable working remotely

Red Lobster names Kelli Valade as new CEO | The dismaying CEO gender imbalance -- and how to fix it | 3 career-building priorities for young professionals Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( July 7, 2021 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] A Leader's Edge [] [Red Lobster names Kelli Valade as new CEO]( Red Lobster Seafood Co. has appointed Kelli Valade as its new CEO to replace Kim Lopdrup, who is retiring after leading the restaurant company for 14 years. Valade, who most recently worked as CEO of restaurant analytics firm Black Box Intelligence and is a former brand president for Chili's Grill & Bar, will take over the post in August. Full Story: [Food Business News (free registration)]( (7/2) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Save time and labor in the kitchen Many restaurants are still working with below-average staffing levels due to the pandemic. Fully cooked meatballs are a time-saving solution that can help operators keep up as restaurant visits ramp up.[This interactive infographic]( illustrates the popularity, versatility and labor-saving potential of meatballs. ADVERTISEMENT [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [The dismaying CEO gender imbalance -- and how to fix it]( Of the 100 US CEOs ranked in Glassdoor's Employees' Choice Top CEOs 2021, only three are women, with In-N-Out Burger's Lynsi Snyde the highest ranked female executive at No. 20 on the list, which is compiled using voluntary company reviews. Representation is only marginally better on the list of the leaders of Fortune 500 companies, where 8% are women -- an imbalance that that could be corrected if companies' leaders were to hire CEOs based on merit rather than connections, cultivate inclusive workplaces, sponsor promising employees and combat damaging stereotypes, writes Business Insider's Marguerite Ward. Full Story: [The CEO Magazine]( (7/5), [Business Insider (tiered subscription model)]( (6/30) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [3 career-building priorities for young professionals]( New graduates and young professionals can steer their career journeys more effectively by developing a comprehensive road map with their long-term goals in mind and seizing opportunity to forge and reinforce connections with others who can help, according to career coach Jill Tipograph. "The people whom you are in touch with -- either deeply or in a minor way -- can help you refine and achieve your objectives," Ms. Tipograph wrote in Forbes. Young professionals should also focus on building skills and consider volunteer work that allows them to demonstrate their abilities. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (6/30) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Grow sales amidst shifting consumer habits Acosta acts as an extension of your team by elevating commercial approaches, inspiring engagement and fueling brand performance. With a significant presence in all key retail and foodservice channels, we are positioned to help you keep pace with the changing landscape. [See solutions.]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] SmartBrief Originals [] [Report: Pizza cravings shift from indulgent to healthy]( Demand for takeout and delivery pizza has soared during the pandemic and the trend is continuing with some changes, according to Datassential's Pizza Keynote report. As they emerge after months at home, consumers are still craving pizza but are opting more often for healthier ingredients like cauliflower crusts, veggie toppings and plant-based meats. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Food & Travel]( (7/7) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] - [3 trends keeping shoppers in the frozen food aisle]( SmartBrief/Food & Travel (7/1) [] - [TikTok brings unexpected success for food, beverage industry]( SmartBrief/Food & Travel (6/30) [] - [Trends report: The latest in sweets and snacks]( SmartBrief/Food & Travel (6/28) [] Diversity and Inclusion [] [Path to C-suite more difficult for people of color, women]( Path to C-suite more difficult for people of color, women (Pixabay) Fifty-six percent of front-line workers are women, but just 29% of the C-suite are female, and 31% of the front-line workforce are people of color, compared with 17% of the C-suite, according to a Gartner survey. Gender minorities and people of color experience a "worse perception of leadership potential" and slower promotion rates than other employees, the study states. Full Story: [HR Dive]( (6/30) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Restaurant brands continue diversity efforts]( Restaurant companies, including McDonald's, KFC and KFC's parent company Yum Brands, have continued efforts to bolster diversity, equity and inclusion. For example, McDonald's has laid out plans to increase the percentage of corporate leadership roles held by members of historically underrepresented groups. Full Story: [QSR]( (6/29) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Why pronoun inclusivity matters for your workforce]( Employers can create a more inclusive culture for the LGBTQ+ community through the use of dedicated employee resource groups, particularly ones focused on pronoun training and gender inclusivity. ADP's Lacey Ross-Prouty explains how companies can implement training programs related to pronouns and recommends creating customizable email signatures and other ways for employees to express their identities. Full Story: [Training magazine]( (6/29) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Black women often feel more comfortable working remotely]( Remote work's comfort and flexibility appeal to many people, and Black women often find the model also helps them avoid workplace racism, according to Black women surveyed by Slack. Joselyn Ink works at a nonprofit in Los Angeles that "has a 100% turnover rate for Black staff," she says, and notes that working remotely made it possible for her to walk away and calm down after a work meeting on racism made her feel uncomfortable. Full Story: [Business Insider (tiered subscription model)]( (7/2) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Chef works to empower women of color in the industry]( Chef Catina Smith founded Just Call Me Chef in 2018 to create an organization of women of color in the culinary industry, and now she's working on opening an accessible kitchen facility in her hometown of Baltimore where local chefs can film videos and cook and sell food. Smith said she doesn't want to open a restaurant of her own due to the stress, but finds meaning in helping others accomplish their goals and break through barriers in the restaurant industry. Full Story: [Baltimore Magazine]( (7/2021) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Black winemakers in Ore. are rewriting the rules]( Black winemakers and vineyard owners in Oregon's Willamette Valley are doing all they can to beat the odds and bring more people of color to the industry. One person leading the way is Newberg, Ore.-based Vidon Vineyard's president, Tiquette Bramlett, the first Black woman appointed to lead a major winery in the US, who says that "[b]eing able to support and amplify each other is all in the name of the game." Full Story: [Fodor's]( (6/30) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [] You cannot live your life looking at yourself from someone else's point of view. Penelope Cruz, actor [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( LEARN MORE ABOUT the WFF: [About the WFF]( | [Join the WFF]( | [WFF Programs](   SmartBrief publishes more than 200 free industry newsletters - [Browse our portfolio]( [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Advertise with SmartBrief]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy policy]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:wff@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE](mailto:cwarne@smartbrief.com) SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004