Kroger, Giant Eagle get high marks in workplace equality

How CEO Dia Simms is reengineering the spirits industry | Help emerging leaders adapt to the virtual world | The 4 types of trust leaders should cultivate Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( February 2, 2022 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] A Leader's Edge [] [How CEO Dia Simms is reengineering the spirits industry]( Dia Simms, the CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal, talks about her career path, the obstacles she's faced and the mission of Pronghorn, the new initiative she co-founded to broaden diversity within the spirits industry by recruiting Black entrepreneurs and executives. "I think that entrepreneurship and economic empowerment are the most underutilized tools when you talk about civil rights," Simms says. Full Story: [TheSkimm]( (2/1) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Read the news, skip the bias. 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Full Story: [Talent Management]( (1/31) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [The 4 types of trust leaders should cultivate]( Workplace trust takes several forms, including between leader and team and within teams themselves, writes Kimberly Archer. "Trust will require you to develop softer skills, like authenticity, humility, honesty, and self-awareness, alongside the technical skills traditionally demanded in leadership roles," Archer writes. Full Story: [Russell Reynolds Associates]( (1/25) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Develop your workforce's mental fitness in 7 steps]( Symbia founder Jodie Rogers outlines seven steps leaders can take to build "mental fitness" among their workforce and improve employee engagement, well-being and create a sense of community. The first steps include actively listening during one-on-one sessions, identifying problems and solutions from responses and transparently tackling any elephants in the room. Full Story: [Training magazine]( (1/31) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Diversity and Inclusion [] [Kroger, Giant Eagle get high marks in workplace equality]( [Kroger, Giant Eagle get high marks in workplace equality]( (Kroger) Several food retailers have been recognized for their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on the [Human Rights Campaign's 2022 Corporate Equality Index](. Kroger, Giant Eagle, UNFI and the Ahold Delhaize banners Stop & Shop, Food Lion, Giant Food and the Giant Company all earned high scores on the index, which measures policies and practices that help ensure workplace equality for LGBTQ+ employees. Full Story: [Progressive Grocer]( (1/28) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Restaurant chains recognized for LGBTQ+ inclusion]( Brands including McDonald's, Papa John's and Wendy's are featured on a Human Rights Campaign list of companies that are welcoming of the LGBTQ+ community. "The first of our strategic priorities as a company -- ahead of improving profits, ahead of expanding our footprint -- is to build a culture of leaders who believe in diversity, inclusivity and winning," said Marvin Boakye, Papa John's chief people and diversity officer. Full Story: [Nation's Restaurant News (free registration)]( (1/27) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Mamma Chia reveals inclusiveness-driven rebrand]( [Mamma Chia reveals inclusiveness-driven rebrand]( (Mamma Chia) Mamma Chia has unveiled a rebrand for its chia-based beverages and snacks that emphasizes inclusiveness. Packaging now features brighter colors and a fuller body image for the brand's goddess logo to promote body positivity. Full Story: [BeverageDaily (France)]( (1/28) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Equity Alliance to back female, minority VCs]( Equity Alliance, a company set up to invest in venture capital funds run by women and minorities, has raised $28.6 million. The firm will provide mentoring and networking assistance to the VCs it works with, said chairman Richard Parsons. Full Story: [The Wall Street Journal]( (1/31) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Jamie Oliver seeks guidance on cultural appropriation]( Famed British chef Jamie Oliver has recruited cultural appropriation specialists to join his team for guidance on recipes, after being called out for a number of missteps in past publications. "Food is all about sharing inspiration from around the world, and we're proud to work with some incredible experts to continue to learn about different cuisines and to help us deliver content that is culturally sensitive and inclusive," said a spokesperson for Oliver. 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