Workplace diversity is not something companies can easily implement with a single training session or a quick-fix textbook. Real, in-depth change is often necessary within the very culture of a company. But change can be challenging and can take time and can be the cause of apprehension in the workforce.
Ethan S. Shapiro understands the complexity of this issue and uses his thirty-plus years of experience in corporate America to provide readers with a strategy for implementing diversity in a positive way. His fresh and new approach to diversity in the workplace will revolutionize any company looking to improve its productivity, employee satisfaction, and customer outreach.
Written with understanding and profoundly unique insights, Diversity for Fun and Profit helps individuals understand how to develop meaningful diversity without negatively impacting productivity or profits. Unlike other guides to diversity, this is a book that provides practical and effective techniques that will be able to withstand the test of time.
Shapiro intrepidly gets to the root of the issue, acknowledging people's discomfort in the face of change. By exposing our patterns of prejudice and fear, Shapiro brings diversity out of the murky realm of uncertainty and into a reality ripe with true possibilities.
About the Author: Ethan S. Shapiro has spent over thirty -five years immersed in all aspects of national retailing including as a CEO. It was through his experience in operations, customer service, and marketing that Shapiro came to realize the power that understanding your customer has on a company's success.
During his career, Shapiro helped drive the growth of several national retail chains, including Lane Bryant and The Limited. Shapiro served as the chief executive officer of Urban Brands, Inc. He used his expertise in multicultural retailing to successfully open and operate thousands of stores nationwide. In addition, he served as a director of the University of South Carolina's School of Retail Management and on the board of directors of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Shapiro is the recipient of the Executive of the Year Award from the Black Retail Action Group. He lives in Chicago with his wife.
