One of the most powerful things about being a business owner is the ability to create a work environment according to your own principles. So many of us have worked within a company or organization and been disappointed by the way things were run, the way team members were treated. So, we wanted to ask some fantastic business owners and operators how they’ve gone about creating a more inclusive workplace.

Xavier Beloved

iiiNTELLEKTualz Entertainment is a mixed media company that thrives on the basis that our projects will transcend social constructs. We are willing to view any idea introduced to us and as a group we debate over the topics and issues presented to determine the pros and cons of tackling said issue. Read more>>

Logan Duran

When I decided to open up my own salon it was mainly because I realized that the salon industry and environment as a whole needed a change and I was ready to start making that change. Read more>>

Henry Nelson-Case

Flexible working isn’t simply allowing employees to work from home but still require them to be attached to their desk during 9-5 hours. Flexible working is enabling employees to work in a way that works for them to help manage personal responsibilities and reduce stress. Read more>>

Marlon Smith

The film industry is a very gatekeeper-y industry. One where the phrase “it’s not about what you know, but who you know” summarizes who gets to work within it and who does not. This approach is extremely problematic for some groups, including underrepresented communities, given that the industry has historically been white-dominated. Read more>>

Camila Velez

In today’s fiercely competitive job market, the primary reason for employee resignations often stems from the opportunity to transition to companies that offer superior benefits and inclusive workplace cultures. Read more>>