- June 18, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
A graduate’s mortar board hat is pictured during a commencement for Medgar Evers College in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) – Black workers in the United States continue to earn less than their white counterparts even as American companies are raising diversity and inclusion as a cornerstone of their brands and business strategies, according to a report published on Thursday.
The Conference Board report attributed the wage gaps to a range of factors, including geographical segregation and labor market segmentation, as well as different access to educational opportunities, social and professional networks.
“As Americans mark Juneteenth, business leaders and policymakers alike must recognize the recent trends in racial disparities in the 21st century economy,” said Gad Levanon, labor markets vice president at The Conference Board in Washington. “Reversing these trends…
