The proof is already out there - ecosystems that ensure fair, safe, and welcoming environments for workers from all intersections of identity enjoy the competititive edge economically and socially over those that don't. Businesses are up to 30% more profitable. Societies have up to 28% less poverty. This makes inclusive ecosystems a must-have, not a nice-to-have.

It makes logical sense. Programs offering quality job to underserved populations will only succeed if those workers can thrive and stay. Diversity fuels innovation, and organizations need innovation to sustain in the long-term. And many who suffer from deep-seated issues like domestic violence, homelessness, and trafficking can only rebuild their lives if they first have stable income.

Achieving this kind of balance, however, requires more than words. Leaders need intentional strategies to: 1) identify what barriers exist for whom, 2) systematically eliminate those barriers, and 3) measure progress in a way that everyone understands. That's where the Kim Center helps drive tangible change.