Diversity and inclusion has never been more important in the workplace than it is right now, and businesses are reviewing their internal processes to see what they can do better. Although many companies have released corporate statements on the topic, workplace diversity and inclusion requires more than a simple declaration. We reached out to small business owners to see what real changes they’ve made to improve their organizations’ diversity and inclusion, and we found seven examples of great initiatives.

What is diversity and inclusion?

A diverse and inclusive workplace is one that not only represents a variety of workers from different backgrounds, but also provides the support they need to help them perform their best.