A Study Report about Diversity Report
The IFA Educational Foundation conducted a study of a broad cross-section of IFA member franchise systems to identify companies with formalized diversity programs. Specifically, the Foundation sought to identify companies with a strategic plan incorporating diversity issues in the workplace and marketplace, with specific minority outreach programs, advertising and marketing programs targeted to minority groups, and formal diversity training programs for their employees and franchisees.
The Foundation then retained Richard Willard, president of Management Resources International, to develop case studies of companies with best practices in these specific areas. This report is the result of the research work and interviews conducted by Mr. Willard with the companies that volunteered to participate in the study. Keep reading…

