Developing a more inclusive mix of suppliers offers several business and social benefits to all the parties involved, the broader economy, and society itself. If diversity is an integral part of the organization’s culture, it should be part of the procurement process as well. Key business stakeholders, customers, and employees increasingly rate a commitment to diversity as a top factor in maintaining high moral and ethical standards.
Simply put, it’s the right thing to do.
In their article “Why you need a diverse supplier program” Harvard Business Review defines supplier diversity as a business that is at least 51% owned and operated by a traditionally underrepresented or underserved group. Common classifications are:
Owned and led by CEO and Founder Stacia Nelson, Pivot Strategies is proudly WBE certified with the
To achieve and maintain these certifications Pivot Strategies regularly completes a thorough review of our business documentation, including documents relevant to ownership, financial structure, personnel, management, and governance with certifying bodies.
Beyond our certifications, we are committed to employing diverse groups of professionals from all walks of life. From a majority women leadership team to consultants spanning several different generations, racial backgrounds, and sexual orientations, we consider our individual differences our collective strengths.
Looking beyond the moral and ethical benefits, there are several business advantages to working with a diverse supplier like us for your internal, change, and sustainability communications or organizational change management needs.
We would be honored to become your preferred diverse supplier for all your strategic employee communications and change management needs.
Reach out with your needs or we’re always happy to enter our information into your supplier portal.
