Manufacturing Institutes AJ Jorgenson shares steps toward becoming a more diverse workplace
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Diversity, equity and inclusion is becoming a common phrase heard around the country \\u2013 socially, professionally and politically. While the push to bring equity and diversity to the workplace isn\\u2019t a new concept, events over the past year have brought many social issues to the foreground and companies and corporations are taking inventory to assess where they are when it comes to diversity and equity and where they need to be.
\\nDuring the mid-April virtual Meat Industry Summit, hosted by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI), the topic of diversity and inclusion in the manufacturing and processing industries was discussed. AJ Jorgenson, vice president of strategic program engagement at the Manufacturing Institute, presented ideas on how to \\u201ccreate diverse and inclusive workplaces\\u201d and the benefits that employees and employers can gain from creating such an environment.
\\nIn this week\\u2019s MEAT+POULTRY podcast, Jorgenson explains what diversity, equity and inclusion mean, what steps companies can take to start changing their workforces, and why making changes is important for large and small companies.
\\nJorgenson explained, \\u201cYou want different gender representation and different perspectives. You want racial inclusion. The more diversity you have, the more innovative you can be. You\\u2019re not all thinking the same, you\\u2019re not all acting the same. You don\\u2019t all have the same experiences. Which is not only a benefit to the workforce but also a benefit, oftentimes, to your bottom line.\\u201d
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