Tori Bell, founder of Inclusion Unpacked, explains why start-ups need to prioritize DEI from the … [+] beginningTori Bell By the time Tori Bell left Meta, the employee resource group she’d founded – Black Women at Facebook – had over 3,000 members. A global initiative, it hosted everything from career development programming and mentorship to coaching and events (including an annual summit), all of which provided a place for the Black women employees of the company to feel safe. This role, it should be pointed out, was one Tori took on in addition to her full time position managing the internal culture and community of the company – a double effort that, though she found gave her “an immense amount of joy and purpose,” ultimately led to her resignation. “What worked well was that [Meta] enabled this community to exist. It was truly a safe place for Black women at the company and a place we could go for advice, support and encouragement,” she observes. “For me, what didn’t work well was that I personally burned myself out by holding two roles. Not every manager appreciates the double duty you put in for the greater good of the company.” Tori isn’t alone in this. As recently reported by Insider, Black wome… Click below to read the full story from Forbes
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The Most Successful Start-Ups Prioritize Creating Cultures In Which Black Women Can Thrive. DEI Leader Tori Bell Explains How.
