After years of lip service to improving diversity and good intentions, the time has come for something better. (Image: Shutterstock)
So far, 2020 has been an eye opening year in a number of ways. And let's face it, most of them haven't been good. Most recently, the murder of George Floyd has drawn national attention to the systemic racism and inequality faced by Black Americans and other people of color in the United States.
Unfortunately, our own industry provides a microcosm of some of the larger issues facing our country. As we've discussed in this magazine many times before, in an environment and community where so much is going right, a notable lack of diversity and inclusion continues to hold the benefits world back in a number of ways.
BenefitsPRO editor-in-chief Paul Wilson confronts the lack of diversity in the benefits industry. Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to BenefitsPRO, part of your ALM digital membership.
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Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson is the editor-in-chief of BenefitsPRO Magazine and BenefitsPRO.com. He has covered the insurance industry for more than a decade, including stints at Retirement Advisor Magazine and ProducersWeb.
