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Running the gamut

 

Last summer, Technical.ly heard plenty of stories about how companies were addressing racial justice as people around the world protested the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.  The responses ran the gamut — some employees were pleasantly surprised at the statements and actions their employers were taking, while others felt left in the dark, unsure about their company’s stance or how to have the conversations to find out.


“What comes of this will deeply impact whether I decide to remain at the organization or not,” one person said about their expectation for more dedicated action.
 
A year later, we're asking again: Did your employer keep their racial equity promises from June 2020? Will how they've acted in the last year affect how long you plan to stay? Tell us in this survey. (In order to hear authentic experiences, we will keep this anonymous — we won't name you or your employer in publication but may contact you to confirm your submission.)

 

— Technical.ly reporter Paige Gross (paige@technical.ly)

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