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Crowe Horwath CEO Jim Powers joins more than 270 CEOs in unprecedented commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplaceCHICAGO, July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowe Horwath LLP joins the growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Only one month after 150 CEOs came together to launch CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, more than 100 additional CEOs have taken the pledge, committing themselves – and the organizations they lead – to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. By signing on to this commitment, Crowe 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 collective of more than 270 signatories have already shared nearly 200 best-known actions, exchanging tangible learning opportunities and creating collaborative conversations via the initiative's unified hub, CEOAction.com. "Creating an inclusive culture and building a diverse workforce is a strategic driver for our business," said Crowe CEO Jim Powers. "Leveraging the diversity of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives leads us to make better decisions, fuels innovation and creates an environment where our people feel a sense of belonging. We know that the tone from the top of the organization matters when trying to drive change. I am personally committed to the pledge of the coalition and believe we can achieve greater results by working together with other leaders and organizations in making an impact in the workplace." Organizations joining the pledge are takin a step toward effecting positive change. New research from the Center for Talent Innovation, a nonprofit think tank, found that when employees can discuss the topic of race relations at work, they feel significantly more included and that their ideas are heard and recognized. 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 will expand the impact of this work beyond the office to communities and industries. 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 nearly 70 industries, all 50 U.S. states and millions of employees globally. For more information on participation by Crowe, visit https://www.ceoaction.com/actions/crowe-mobility/. About CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ About Crowe Horwath View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/crowe-horwath-ceo-jim-powers-joins-more-than-270-ceos-in-unprecedented-commitment-to-advance-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-300494623.html SOURCE Crowe Horwath LLP |