Silhouette of a man Even those in communities not directly impacted by recent events or the Black Lives Movement, taking a stance against racial injustice is imperative.

In the days and weeks following the death of George Floyd and resulting protests and demonstrations, many companies felt compelled to put out statements disavowing the systemic racial injustice in our country, both publicly and internally.

And then what?

Companies run the full gamut when it comes to addressing racism and diversity in the workplace, from those that have nothing beyond the legal requirements to those who have entire departments devoted to developing initiatives and tracking their impact.

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Emily Payne

Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.