Walgreens Boots Alliance Cubia on Diversity in Corporate America

The transcript discusses the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in corporate America, emphasizing that DEI should be integral to corporate goals rather than a mere formality. It highlights the response of corporate America to racial equity movements, particularly in 2020, and questions the sincerity of these efforts. The speaker shares Walgreen Boots Alliance's commitment to DEI, detailing specific initiatives and leadership changes. The transcript concludes by stressing the need for accountability and action in DEI efforts, asserting that DEI is not just about policy but about engagement and accountability.

What was one of the key outcomes of the racial equity movement according to the speaker?

• It opened minds to the importance of DEI in corporate goals.

• It caused a decline in public protests.

• It led to a decrease in corporate profits.

• It resulted in more performative actions by companies.

How did corporate America respond to the events of 2020 in terms of DEI?

• By issuing statements and making genuine plans for change.

• By reducing their workforce diversity.

• By ignoring the protests and maintaining the status quo.

• By focusing solely on profit maximization.

What is one of the actions taken by Walgreen Boots Alliance to promote DEI?

• They decreased the number of women in leadership positions.

• They stopped hiring people with disabilities.

• They added a DEI metric to their bonus criteria.

• They removed DEI from their core values.

Which new core company value was adopted by Walgreen Boots Alliance?

• Efficiency

• Inclusion

• Innovation

• Profitability

What does the speaker believe is essential for DEI beyond just being words or policy?

• Increased marketing efforts

• Engagement, accountability, and action

• Higher profit margins

• More public statements