Celebrating Juneteenth Isn't Just for Black People. How Companies and Other Employees Benefit, Too.
Nika White
created: June 10, 2025, 9 p.m. | updated: June 11, 2025, 5:39 p.m.
Companies and employees alike can benefit from celebrating Juneteenth.
That's not the fault of leadership as much as it's the lack of seeing the company's values in action.
This act can encourage your employees to embody the core values of diversity and collaboration.
Celebrating Juneteenth reaffirms your company's commitment to DEIAs mentioned, when it comes to your company values, it's best to show and not tell.
Companies and employees who treat Juneteenth as more than just a "Black" holiday and instead as an opportunity to rest, reflect, and connect can benefit greatly on the employee wellbeing and productivity fronts.
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