DE&I

Beyond First Impressions: The Case for Neurodiversity in Hiring

Job interviews often emphasize traditional social cues, but for neurodivergent individuals, these expectations can be barriers rather than benchmarks of competence. By fostering inclusive hiring practices, employers can unlock a wealth of untapped talent and create workplaces that truly value diverse ways of thinking.... read more

Why DE&I Still Matters: Navigating Challenges and Building Inclusive Businesses

Despite recent political and corporate setbacks, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives remain essential for long-term business success. Organizations that prioritize DE&I not only foster a more equitable workplace but also gain a competitive edge through innovation and stronger decision-making.... read more

Representation is the Reason Things Change: Analyzing the ‘DE&I Cycle’

As we head into 2025, attitudes toward diversity, equity and inclusion remain split and, at best, uncertain — a stark difference to the general consensus we upheld a few years ago. This “DE&I cycle” is nothing new. Often, one step forward results in two, three or 10 steps back — primarily due to the underrepresentation of affected groups in decision-making positions.... read more

How Open Dialogue and Intentionality Lead to Success in DE&I

Though legal and political pressures began to weigh heavily on diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) earlier this year, equipment finance industry executives remain dedicated and resilient, with an air of optimism for further advancement so long as the hard work continues.... read more

Depoliticizing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

There’s a true split in diversity, equity and inclusion in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn affirmative action last summer. While some companies are cracking under the pressure of subsequent legal threats, others are taking strong stands to continuously advocate for DE&I.... read more

Five Steps to Adopt and Maintain Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Monitor’s Best Companies in the DE&I category share examples of how establishing a companywide definition of diversity, equity and inclusion and maintaining best practices that truly matter to and benefit their employees and communities have led to organizational success.... read more

Ending the DE&I Debate: Critical Focus Areas for Equipment Finance

Diversity, equity and inclusion have become politicized. How do we address injustices while maintaining a commitment to fairness? Eric McGriff outlines nine critical focus areas for equipment finance.... read more

Attracting A More Diverse Talent Pool

Members of Gen Z are quickly beginning to enter the workforce and, like millennials, they are gravitating to companies that prioritize diversity, innovation and collaboration. Organizations in the transportation, logistics and equipment finance sectors, where an emphasis on equal opportunities is on the rise, should begin to develop strategies that will assist in overcoming challenges in attracting a more diverse talent pool.... read more

Age is Nothing But a Number: Communication is Key

Baby boomers, millennials and Gen Z have varying opinions about what it takes to create a melting pot of generational workstyles. Vanessa Roberts, customer success coach at Leasepath, and Bill Stephenson, CEO of PEAC Solutions, share their thoughts on the matter with Monitor.... read more

Doing the Work – DE&I: It All Starts with Leadership

Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the equipment finance industry have grown recently. Christopher Johnson, senior vice president and president of financial services at Pitney Bowes, and Michael Baez, vice president for professional services and customer strategy at Leasepath, spoke with Monitor about the importance of leadership in advancing these efforts. ... read more

4th Annual Women in Equipment Finance

Monitor profiles 50 powerful women in the equipment finance industry in the fourth annual Women in Equipment Finance list... read more

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