Limeade CEO Joins More Than 550 CEOs in Unprecedented Commitment to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Companies Shared More Than 500 Actions to Advance Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace

Coalition Expands Reach and Impact in the Business Community

Bellevue, Wash., February 13, 2018 – Limeade CEO Henry Albrecht joins more than 550 CEOs and university presidents in the growing coalition, CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™. By joining, Albrecht is committing himself and Limeade to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

By signing on to this commitment, Limeade is pledging to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion. The coalition of more than 550 signatories have already shared more than 500 best known actions, exchanging tangible learning opportunities and creating collaborative conversations via the initiative’s unified hub, CEOAction.com.

“It’s been personally humbling to evaluate how my own social conditioning and how my words, actions and inactions might affect others. It’s not easy sometimes, but learning and change seldom are,” said Albrecht. “It’s transformative to see the kaleidoscope of human interactions, systems and cultures.  And it’s totally possible to build a truly inclusive workforce.”

Limeade is a software company that elevates the employee experience and helps build great places to work. A year ago, the company launched Limeade Inclusion — a product designed to help large employers build more inclusive cultures at scale by measuring perceptions of inclusion and driving action through relevant activities for leaders, managers and employees.

In 2018 Limeade also launched an internal employee campaign called “Limeade Kaleidoscope” to foster more inclusion at Limeade. The campaign focused on inclusion education and training, technology to drive change and foster community, and the establishment of metrics and accountability.

Organizations joining the pledge are taking a step towards effecting positive change. A diverse and inclusive workforce facilitates community, but also drives innovation and creativity. A recent study found that 85 percent of those surveyed reported that diversity is a key component to fostering innovation.

CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ is cultivating a new type of ecosystem centered around collaboration and sharing. The actions, available via CEOAction.com, showcase real-life examples of the open and transparent conversations to cultivate more diverse and inclusive workplace environments. The addition of new signatories expands the impact of this work beyond the office to communities and industries.

 The CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ is led by a steering committee of CEOs and leaders from Accenture, BCG, Deloitte US, The Executive Leadership Council, EY, General Atlantic, KPMG, New York Life, Procter & Gamble and PwC. The coalition represents 85 industries, all 50 U.S. states and millions of employees globally.

“We are so proud that we are continuing to build momentum and support for the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ across companies, industries and regions. This collaboration expands our reach and brings in unique values, actions and perspectives to continue to raise the bar for the entire business community,” said Tim Ryan, U.S. Chairman and Senior Partner of PwC and chair of the steering committee for the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™. “The overwhelming support for the coalition has been amazing to see and with each and every new organization signing on, we have the opportunity to put our commitments into action by working together to improve diversity and inclusion in our workplaces and communities.”

To learn more about the pledge, visit CEOAction.com. The website serves as a hub for information sharing, idea generation and program development. With almost 500 best known actions shared, companies that are not currently implementing the elements of the pledge can use it as an opportunity to learn from others that are already doing so. Learning from, and sharing, actions help companies drive greater engagement within their own programs, as well as mentor others on their journey.

About Limeade
Limeade is a software company that elevates the employee experience and helps build great places to work. The Limeade ONE platform offers employee well-being, engagement, inclusion and communications solutions in one seamless user experience. Recognized for its own award-winning culture, Limeade helps every employee know their company cares. To learn more, visit https://www.limeade.com/en/?utm_source=press-release-feb12&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=inclusion.

About CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™

CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Bringing together more than 550 CEOs of America’s leading organizations, the commitment outlines actions that participating companies pledge to take to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected, employees feel comfortable and encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion, and where best known — and unsuccessful — actions can be shared across organizations. Learn more at CEOAction.com and connect with us on Instagram: @ceo_action and Twitter: @CEOAction.