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The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC)
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thewebershandwickcollective.com
TYPE: Strategic Communications & Consulting Network
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS: Vanguard Group, Vanguard Index Funds, SPDR, iShares, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Invesco, Xtrackers, Fidelity Concord Street Trust, John Rogers, American Century Capital Portfolios.
OWNER: IPG (Interpublic Group) / Omnicom Group
SUBSIDIARIES: Cappuccino, Current Global, dna, Flipside, Futures, KRC Research, Powell Tate, Prime Weber Shandwick, Resolute Digital, Revive Health, That Lot, United Minds
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The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), a subsidiary of Interpublic Group (IPG) soon to be acquired by Omnicom Group, emphasizes DEI as a core value, implementing U.S.-focused programs like Business Resource Groups (e.g., AFIRE, NOIR, Q+), mandatory unconscious bias training, local inclusion councils/DE&I committees, and mentorship initiatives, led by figures such as Judith Harrison (Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, a Black woman) and Staci Rucker (EVP, Inclusion & Belonging, also a Black woman). Efforts to foster inclusivity through DEI initiatives integrated into performance metrics and hiring goals, such as a 32% BIPOC hiring target from 2020-2023, create a risk of discriminating against White employees under the EEOC and NYSHRL (§ 296), especially when coupled with racial equity training that employs quotas, excludes individuals based on race, or portrays White individuals as inherently privileged, potentially leading to harassment and a hostile work environment, and when prioritizing racial demographics in hiring and promotions, which could violate Title VII and NYSHRL by marginalizing White applicants and employees. To demonstrate accountability, TWSC publishes materials like its U.S.-focused "Impact of Inclusion Report" outlining DEI commitments and metrics, and frequently commissions DEI and ESG studies with KRC Research and United Minds. TWSC’s own research acknowledges workplace discrimination and employee skepticism about DEI effectiveness, suggesting that initiatives like targeted training for Black employees or BRGs excluding certain groups could be perceived as exclusionary, risking reverse discrimination claims. The collective, particularly through its United Minds consultancy, offers dedicated Culture, Equity, and Inclusion services to clients, advising organizations on DEI practices.
Institutional investors of parent company IPG like Vanguard Group increasingly emphasize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, including diversity and inclusion metrics, in their investment stewardship and proxy voting guidelines. This external pressure from major parent company shareholders likely serves as a significant driver for Weber Shandwick's public commitments and strategic focus on ESG and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Consequently, accountability for the design and impact of DEI initiatives rests primarily with the company's leadership and board, who must navigate these influential investor expectations.
This information is based on publicly available information, including websites, case studies, and news articles from a recent period. To ensure you have the most accurate and current information, please refer to the company's official announcements. The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice; consult a licensed attorney for specific legal guidance.
It is illegal and contrary to public policy for any organization, including nonprofits, to instruct companies on discriminatory or harassing practices, potentially resulting in serious legal and financial repercussions such as lawsuits for facilitating discrimination, reputational harm, loss of IRS tax-exempt status, and investigations by state and federal civil rights authorities.
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