This week Karly speaks with Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group President & CEO Mike Axiotis about establishing and operating their Diversity and Inclusion Council and its positive impact on team members. In this episode, Mike shares LVRG’s strategies to create a respectful workplace and embrace cross-cultural learning.

• (01:20) – Introducing Mike Axiotis
• (04:35) – Approaching diversity, equity, and inclusion
• (07:15) – Establishing and operating the Council
• (13:52) – Recruitment and retention
• (18:30) – MFHA’s Elevate Program
• (20:59) – Refreshing the Council’s leadership
• (22:54) – Vulnerability

Resources to learn more:

• Red Robin’s core B.U.R.G.E.R. values
• Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA)
• Webinar: Adapting Hiring Practices for a Modern and Diverse Workforce
• Report: DEI Survey & ELEVATE: DEI Framework for the Restaurant Industry
• Article: 'Bottomless Inclusion' on menu at Red Robin franchise group

The views expressed by the guest speaker in this podcast are solely those of the guest speaker and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the National Restaurant Association (Association) and its affiliates. The Association does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or suitability of any information offered. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consider the applicability and suitability of the information provided for their own individual circumstances.

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