Target pledges to increase number of Black employees by 20% in bid for greater diversity
pledged Thursday to increase representation of Black employees across its workforce by 20% over the next three years.
While pledging to do better, Target referred to strides it has made. It said it has doubled representation of company non-White officers in the past five years to nearly 30%. Of that, though, only 5% are Black. Walmart has a larger U.S. workforce than Target. About 21% of its employees across the country are Black and 16% are Latino, according to aIn the U.S., Black Americans make up more than 13% of the population, according"Inclusivity is a deeply rooted value at Target and we've had an ambitious diversity and inclusion strategy for many years for our guests and team," chief human resources officer Melissa Kremer said in a news release.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Americans’ view of black-white race relations hits a 20-year lowJust 44% of poll respondents said relations between black and white Americans are very good or somewhat good
Read more »
Zillow, Nextdoor and Other Companies Pledge to Add Black DirectorsPublic and private companies are signing on to the Board Challenge, a pledge for boards to add a Black director within one year in a bid to diversify and help accelerate more inclusion in corporate America.
Read more »
Companies pledge to add at least 1 Black director to board - Business InsiderBusiness Insider is a fast-growing business site with deep financial, media, tech, and other industry verticals. Launched in 2007, the site is now the largest business news site on the web.
Read more »
During pandemic, Black families put trust in Black doctorsResearch suggests Black patients have better outcomes when treated by Black doctors and nurses. Yet, only 5% of doctors nationwide are Black, and only 2% are Black women, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Read more »
Houthis say 'important target' hit in Riyadh, Saudis yet to confirmA spokesman for the Houthi military said the group used a ballistic missile and three drones but it was not immediately clear where in Riyadh the target was.
Read more »