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Ruth Umoh

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Ruth Umoh is the C-suite and Leadership editor at Fortune and the author of the weekly Next to Lead newsletter, a look into the rising stars of the corporate world.

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Those multicultural photos on your company’s talent page aren’t as effective as you think
By Ruth UmohDecember 13, 2023
AI will eliminate many entry-level roles. That could spell trouble for leadership diversity if companies don’t prepare
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AI will eliminate many entry-level roles. That could spell trouble for leadership diversity if companies don’t prepare
By Ruth UmohNovember 29, 2023
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Leadership
How Edible Arrangements is ditching its ‘granny’ brand as it tracks to hit $500 million in sales this year
By Ruth UmohNovember 23, 2023
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said diversity policies have ignored Jews. He’s not entirely wrong
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Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said diversity policies have ignored Jews. He’s not entirely wrong
By Ruth UmohNovember 22, 2023
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How to selectively invest in teams where inclusion makes the most business impact
By Ruth UmohNovember 15, 2023
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Microsoft instructed all workers to set diversity goals in performance reviews. Employees taking optional DEI courses increased by 270%
By Ruth UmohNovember 8, 2023
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What chief diversity officers get wrong when arguing DEI’s business case
By Ruth UmohNovember 1, 2023
Rising education and income could soon make Latinos a major economic force. But barriers still exist
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Rising education and income could soon make Latinos a major economic force. But barriers still exist
By Ruth UmohOctober 25, 2023
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Leadership
1-800-Flowers CEO shares how he made his first billion—and the best business advice he received from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon
By Ruth UmohOctober 24, 2023
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How businesses can partner with colleges to create diverse entry-level pipelines after affirmative action reversal
By Ruth UmohOctober 18, 2023
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How JPMorgan addressed the Israel-Hamas war with employees globally—and what businesses can learn from it
By Ruth Umoh and Joey AbramsOctober 18, 2023
Uber’s response to the 2021 Israel-Palestine conflict is a master class for companies taking a stand on the war
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Uber’s response to the 2021 Israel-Palestine conflict is a master class for companies taking a stand on the war
By Ruth UmohOctober 11, 2023
Inside corporate America’s diversity dissonance—and the resulting consequence
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Inside corporate America’s diversity dissonance—and the resulting consequence
By Ruth UmohOctober 4, 2023
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Kevin Hart takes on the $15 billion tequila market in latest business venture
By Ruth Umoh and Trey WilliamsSeptember 27, 2023
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Sheila Johnson, America’s first Black female billionaire, on her post-BET act: ‘I see business opportunities and just walk through the door’
By Ruth UmohSeptember 20, 2023
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