Chicago Mayor Orders Companies to Reveal Diversity of City Contract Leadership Teams
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order requiring city contractors to disclose information about leadership diversity demographics and report on their efforts to increase diversity in their organizations. The move aims to promote greater diversity among city contract leaders.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order demanding that city contractors reveal information about their leadership diversity demographics and report on whether they have an inclusive hiring practice in place for city contracts. The order aims to increase representation of underrepresented groups among city leaders and promote a more diverse and equitable city workforce. Companies must provide data on the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their leadership teams by July 2024, with regular reporting required thereafter. The move is part of Johnson's broader efforts to address systemic inequalities in Chicago's government and business sectors.
