TalentFirst CEO Commitment Form

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Leadership matters. TalentFirst’s CEO commitment ensures that employers actively include DE&I best practices in their talent attraction, development, and advancement strategies. It also serves as a strong signal to employees and the community, underscoring the seriousness with which these priorities are taken.

TalentFirst partners with CEOs across West Michigan to work toward our vision of positioning West Michigan among the top 20% of regions in the nation for workforce quality. One of our strategies to achieve this is actively encouraging West Michigan employers to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent. This approach has shown to increase the size of the workforce, significantly enhance business success, bolster the economic vitality of the region, and create an environment where individuals within our community can truly thrive.

CEOs who sign this commitment become a part of a group of 70 CEOs across West Michigan who are dedicated to addressing and diminishing disparities within our labor force through assessment, intentional action, and continuous improvement.

Interested in being among West Michigan leaders signaling to employees and the community that these priorities are taken seriously? Contact Carly Smyly, c.smyly@talentfirst.net.

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Large Employer (over 1,000 employees), Mid-size Employer (250-1,000 employees), Small Employer (fewer than 250 employees)

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Implementation

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