Executive Director, Good Work Network and Member, Junior League of New Orleans
Good Mormong! Welcome to Thursday’s #progressisplural Takeover! We are pleased to introduce Hermione Malone, a member of the Junior League of New Orleans and the Executive Director of the Good Work Network! Coming up next! A post shared by The Junior League (@juniorleague) on Nov 16, 2017 at 5:57am PST
Good Mormong! Welcome to Thursday’s #progressisplural Takeover! We are pleased to introduce Hermione Malone, a member of the Junior League of New Orleans and the Executive Director of the Good Work Network! Coming up next!
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HERMIONE MALONE, Executive Director, Good Work Network: When it comes to choosing a contractor or supplier, you aren’t sacrificing anything by letting minority-run businesses bid on the work. In fact, you’re going to see a lot more agility coming from these smaller firms – simply because they’re not huge. They can be more responsive. And they’re hungry, which makes them that much more competitive. A post shared by The Junior League (@juniorleague) on Nov 16, 2017 at 6:05am PST
HERMIONE MALONE, Executive Director, Good Work Network: When it comes to choosing a contractor or supplier, you aren’t sacrificing anything by letting minority-run businesses bid on the work. In fact, you’re going to see a lot more agility coming from these smaller firms – simply because they’re not huge. They can be more responsive. And they’re hungry, which makes them that much more competitive.
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HERMIONE MALONE, Executive Director, Good Work Network: What a lot of businesses don’t realize is that, in the long term, if you don’t support the people you serve, you’re working against your own self interest. Healthcare is a perfect example. If people don’t have jobs, they’re not going to be able to afford your services. By supporting diversity and inclusion and doing business with companies that hire from your community, you’re supporting your own economic ecosystem. #progressisplural @nmsdchq @prosperitynow @annieecaseyfdn A post shared by The Junior League (@juniorleague) on Nov 16, 2017 at 6:32am PST
HERMIONE MALONE, Executive Director, Good Work Network: What a lot of businesses don’t realize is that, in the long term, if you don’t support the people you serve, you’re working against your own self interest. Healthcare is a perfect example. If people don’t have jobs, they’re not going to be able to afford your services. By supporting diversity and inclusion and doing business with companies that hire from your community, you’re supporting your own economic ecosystem. #progressisplural @nmsdchq @prosperitynow @annieecaseyfdn
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Census Bureau data shows that minority-owned businesses continue to grow significantly faster than non-minority businesses - more than three times faster than the population growth among minorities. And yet, minority firms still lag in annual receipts. While these entrepreneurs don't lack drive, tenacity or creativity, data suggests they do lack access to networks, capital and larger scale business opportunities. How can you make room within your networks, financial institutions and buying organizations for more inclusion? #progressisplural | 📷 by @racerelated A post shared by The Junior League (@juniorleague) on Nov 16, 2017 at 6:49am PST
Census Bureau data shows that minority-owned businesses continue to grow significantly faster than non-minority businesses - more than three times faster than the population growth among minorities. And yet, minority firms still lag in annual receipts. While these entrepreneurs don't lack drive, tenacity or creativity, data suggests they do lack access to networks, capital and larger scale business opportunities. How can you make room within your networks, financial institutions and buying organizations for more inclusion? #progressisplural | 📷 by @racerelated
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One of the things that frustrates small minority-run businesses is “initiative fatigue.” You hear about all of these organizations that are supposed to be working in your favor, but you still don’t see the opportunities. What they really need are intermediaries like the Good Work Network, who have a seat at the table, to plug into the stagnation and start advocating for greater equity and accountability among those spearheading inclusion initiatives. #progressisplural @prosperitynow @annieecaseyfdn @nmsdchq @wbenc @blackenterprise A post shared by The Junior League (@juniorleague) on Nov 16, 2017 at 7:08am PST
One of the things that frustrates small minority-run businesses is “initiative fatigue.” You hear about all of these organizations that are supposed to be working in your favor, but you still don’t see the opportunities. What they really need are intermediaries like the Good Work Network, who have a seat at the table, to plug into the stagnation and start advocating for greater equity and accountability among those spearheading inclusion initiatives. #progressisplural @prosperitynow @annieecaseyfdn @nmsdchq @wbenc @blackenterprise
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In New Orleans, African-American men make up over 40% of our unemployed workforce. How do we fix that? Supplier diversity is one way. Make an intentional effort to work with minority-owned and operated firms. That’s also where workforce development happens – getting these men the skills they need. Especially those that are coming out of prison, yearning to make a fresh start. It’s not a matter of charity. These companies are just as competitive, if not more. It’s about letting them bid on the work. Not only are you going to see the benefits on the bottom line, but you’re going to be transforming people’s lives, their futures, and the future of our communities in the process. #progressisplural @prosperitynow @annieecaseyfdn @blackenterprise @essence @fordfoundation @gnofoundation @thelinksinc A post shared by The Junior League (@juniorleague) on Nov 16, 2017 at 7:29am PST
In New Orleans, African-American men make up over 40% of our unemployed workforce. How do we fix that? Supplier diversity is one way. Make an intentional effort to work with minority-owned and operated firms. That’s also where workforce development happens – getting these men the skills they need. Especially those that are coming out of prison, yearning to make a fresh start. It’s not a matter of charity. These companies are just as competitive, if not more. It’s about letting them bid on the work. Not only are you going to see the benefits on the bottom line, but you’re going to be transforming people’s lives, their futures, and the future of our communities in the process. #progressisplural @prosperitynow @annieecaseyfdn @blackenterprise @essence @fordfoundation @gnofoundation @thelinksinc
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HERMIONE MALONE, Executive Director, Good Work Network: If we’re going to champion diversity and inclusion in the business space, we need to disrupt the stagnant growth cycles we see around minority-run businesses. For instance, according to The Data Center, minorities make up 47% of the metro New Orleans population, and yet they only own 36% of all the firms… and receive only 2% of all receipts. Both pre- and post-Katrina. They’re being completely overlooked, and that hurts the local economy. It’s our goal at the Good Work Network to bring them to the table. We advocate for minority-run businesses and connect the dots for purchasers, showing how the benefits spread to both the community and the bottom line. #progressisplural | 📷 by @causebeautiful @prosperitynow @fordfoundation @annieecaseyfdn @rockefellerfdn @gnofoundation @blackenterprise @essence @kelloggfoundation @jpmorgan @capitalone @iberiabank A post shared by The Junior League (@juniorleague) on Nov 16, 2017 at 7:52am PST
HERMIONE MALONE, Executive Director, Good Work Network: If we’re going to champion diversity and inclusion in the business space, we need to disrupt the stagnant growth cycles we see around minority-run businesses. For instance, according to The Data Center, minorities make up 47% of the metro New Orleans population, and yet they only own 36% of all the firms… and receive only 2% of all receipts. Both pre- and post-Katrina. They’re being completely overlooked, and that hurts the local economy. It’s our goal at the Good Work Network to bring them to the table. We advocate for minority-run businesses and connect the dots for purchasers, showing how the benefits spread to both the community and the bottom line. #progressisplural | 📷 by @causebeautiful @prosperitynow @fordfoundation @annieecaseyfdn @rockefellerfdn @gnofoundation @blackenterprise @essence @kelloggfoundation @jpmorgan @capitalone @iberiabank
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Most Americans don’t have an understanding of history, and how disadvantaged certain groups have been from the very beginning. The idea that minorities are trying to get a free ride… really, that comes from a place of ignorance – often by those who have had advantages all their lives. We need to remind people that America has never been inherently fair and just for all. But it can be if we’re willing to fight for it. #progressisplural | 📷 by @melontao A post shared by The Junior League (@juniorleague) on Nov 16, 2017 at 8:05am PST
Most Americans don’t have an understanding of history, and how disadvantaged certain groups have been from the very beginning. The idea that minorities are trying to get a free ride… really, that comes from a place of ignorance – often by those who have had advantages all their lives. We need to remind people that America has never been inherently fair and just for all. But it can be if we’re willing to fight for it. #progressisplural | 📷 by @melontao
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If you want to compete in a global market where diversity and inclusion is seen as an asset, you need to take a hard look at your org chart. If all the women at your company are executive assistants, then what does that say about your organization? #progressisplural A post shared by The Junior League (@juniorleague) on Nov 16, 2017 at 8:09am PST
If you want to compete in a global market where diversity and inclusion is seen as an asset, you need to take a hard look at your org chart. If all the women at your company are executive assistants, then what does that say about your organization? #progressisplural
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