Nebraska Medicine is joining a growing coalition focusing on diversity and inclusion. James Linder, MD, is one of nearly 2,000 CEOs coming together for CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, committing himself and Nebraska Medicine to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

By signing on to this commitment, Nebraska Medicine is pledging to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion. The 2000 CEOs have already shared more than 1,400+ best known actions, exchanging what they’ve learned and discussing this via the initiative’s unified hub, CEOAction.com. 

“Diversity and inclusion are essential to the success of our organization,” says Dr. Linder, CEO of Nebraska Medicine. "Our culture is focused on how innovation, teamwork, courage to change and accountability can allow us to achieve excellence in our missions. Embracing diversity and inclusion binds us together, and links us to our community. I am proud that the employees of Nebraska Medicine are committing to cultivating a work environment where employees can openly address challenges, present opportunities and share perspectives.”

Organizations joining the pledge are taking a step toward making positive change. A diverse and inclusive workforce facilitates community, but also drives innovation and creativity. A 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 environment 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 members 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. 

To learn more about the pledge, visit CEOAction.com. The website serves as a hub for information sharing, idea generation, and program development. With more than 1,400+ 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 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 nearly 2,000 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 Twitter: @CEOAction.