At Grist, we are committed to building a culture that is rooted in equity. We believe that cultivating belonging allows our employees to bring their whole selves, thereby creating a space where they are empowered to create work they are proud of. In 2021, we launched our first report that outlined key focus areas to build upon our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
These commitments included:
Representation and diversity: increasing representation of people of color, particularly Black and Indigenous staff, across Grist management, our programs, and in all other organizational departments Compensation and benefits: analyzing our pay practices to eliminate pay gaps, prioritizing pay transparency, and expanding mental health and paid leave benefits Hiring practices: ensuring diverse finalist pools, minimizing the burden of applicants during the hiring process, professional development, and career advancement opportunities Data and transparency: publishing staff demographics on an annual basisRead more
