Diversity & Inclusion Is Everyone’s Job with Caroline Wanga

Diversity & Inclusion Is Everyone’s Job with Caroline Wanga

Author: CNBC May 6, 2021 Duration: 19:33
Essence Communications CEO Caroline Wanga on inclusion practices that go beyond hiring a Chief Diversity Officer, why companies should approach D&I the way they do R&D, and how leaders should think about bringing employees back into the workplace.

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