American Airlines to implement measures across company for increased diversity and equity

American Airlines announced (18-Jun-2020) it will be implementing the following measures to increase its focus on diversity, equity and inclusion:

• Hosting listening sessions and town halls;
• Establishing a community council made up of American Airlines senior executives and a cross section of black community leaders;
• Committing to advocacy efforts;
• Focusing on talent management with enhanced recruiting, development and mentorship;
• Providing access for all through talent pipelines and apprenticeship programmes with community based organisations;
• Implementing phase 2 of implicit bias training and education;
• Enhancing policies to address acts of bias and racism whether in social media or the workplace. [more - original PR]