Worcester Business Journal

wbjournal.com | September 13, 2021 | Worcester Business Journal 21 DIVERSITY INCLUSION & W elcome to WBJ's special focus on Diversity & Inclusion. Nineteen companies have taken a leadership role, joining together to support this effort to showcase how diverse workplaces and teams are more innovative, more creative, contribute to a better company culture and lead to a better bottom line. In addition to the columns and features you'll find in this print edition, we're also producing a special webcast session on Diversity & Inclusion on Sept. 29, exploring the progress organizations large and small are making with their DEI programs, sharing best practices and what lies ahead in the effort to create meaningful change. Special thanks to the 19 companies and organizations that sponsored this effort and whose logos appear on this edition's cover. Many of them share their perspective and commitment to Diversity & Inclusion in the following special section. ere has been a loud call for real change in our nation and in our community, and business plays an important role in leading those efforts. WBJ is committed to continued coverage of this critical issue throughout the coming year, shining a light on companies leading the way, and helping others who want to follow. Peter Stanton, Publisher TABLE OF CONTENTS National Grid ...............................................20 Berkshire Bank ........................................... 22 Fallon Health ...............................................23 The Hanover Insurance Group ....................... 24 IPG Photonics ............................................. 25 TD Bank ......................................................26 UMass Chan Medical School ......................... 27 UMass Memorial Health ...............................28 Webster Five ...............................................29 D I V E R S I T Y & I N C L U S I O N F O C U S Special Sponsored Section

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