Breaking Barriers, Building a Hire Ground

Supplier inclusion has taken root in the US and Canada, with many significant players having some of the most robust supplier diversity programs. However, the rest of the world may not even know what

The economy is moving toward a more sustainable future, and with that comes the need for industries to be ESG compliant. To be ESG compliant, a company must invest in environmental and social issues r

Johnny Howze III is the Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Southern Company, an energy company that produces clean, safe, and affordable energy for its 9 million customers. Johnny’s responsi

Denis George is the Manager of Kroger’s Energy & Legal team. He has over 30 years of experience working with the retail giant and has held positions involving energy management, procurement, and utili

Marketing is the foundation of what makes any business successful, especially when you want to tell your audience the kind of culture you bring to the industry. This is why supplier diversity teams sh

Heather Cox is a recognized authority in supplier diversity and diversity certification. She is also the President of Certify My Company, a certification resource dedicated to the supplier diversity c

Darryl Lesure is the Senior Principal Lead at Chick-Fil-A Corporate, a family-owned and privately held restaurant chain with over 2,500 restaurants across 47 states and Canada. Chick-Fil-A is known fo

Gregory “Greg” Hawkins is the Manager of Diversity Supplier Development at Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automakers and mobility service providers carrying brands such as Alfa Romeo, Chrysler

Corporations have made significant waves within the last two years regarding how they conduct business. Those who were reluctant to go fully digital spent a lot of money to eventually be digital, whil

Everyone knows AT&T. If you’re reading this and you’re in the US, there’s a good chance you’re viewing this on an AT&T network. Because of their sheer size and coverage, it’s actually challenging to g

The future of the economy is looking to be more diverse each year, with more startups actively pursuing diversity in their cultures as a way to ensure long-term growth. While the industry has made con

Gary Sutton is the US Firm Business Diversity Leader at Deloitte Consulting. Gary has over 18 years of sourcing and procurement experience, during which he has served more than 40 commercial and publi

Supplier diversity programs are ramping up, and this will only continue to put pressure on your company’s supplier diversity leaders. Fortunately, there is a way to improve the results of your company

Louis Garcia is the CEO of Media Garcia, a growth agency focused on helping small businesses generate leads and conversions through process optimization and automation. He is a HubSpot expert and is w

Upholding supplier diversity programs in any business is no easy task. Regardless of what some experts say, even something as reasonable as supplier diversity can—and will—have some form of pushback.

Marty Parker is a partner at TECHCXO, an executive professional services firm that provides CXO professionals for tech companies. He is also the Chief Strategy Officer at Hire Ground, leading  its str

Michael Russell is the CEO of HJ Russell & Company, a family-run construction service business founded in 1952. It is one of the country’s most prominent African-American-run businesses specializing i

Happy New Year from us to you! Let’s get this year started the right way by focusing on two essential terms that are shaking the industry: supplier diversity and economic inclusion. At first glance, y

Johnny Howze III is the Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Southern Company, an energy company that produces clean, safe, and affordable energy for its 9 million customers. Johnny’s responsi

Nedra Dickson is the Global Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Lead at Accenture, one of the world’s largest professional services companies focusing on strategy and consulting, operations, technol

Monette Knapik is the Director of Operations at CVS, the country’s leading health solutions company. As Director of Operations, she is responsible for day-to-day strategy execution, network expansion,

Having a supplier diversity program in your organization is hard work, but they’re always worth the effort. Although it costs more money at first, it eventually pays for itself in the long-term. Howev

Anthony Hayes is the President and Founder of The Hayes Initiative, a public affairs firm that provides support and strategic counsel for communications, media outreach, community relations, and crisi

G'Sean Williams is the Senior Director and Head of Indirect Procurement at Floor & Decor, one of the country’s largest specialty retailers of hard surface flooring. They offer a broad range of in-stoc

Vickie Irwin is the General Manager of Supplier Sustainability and Equity at Southern Company, one of the largest energy providers in the country. Southern Company owns various electric utilities, nat