This acquisition signifies a shift in how CEOs and executives prioritize inclusion and diversity in the workplace. SHRM’s leadership of this initiative empowers CEOs with the tools to make inclusivity a key component of their leadership strategy, reshaping how organizations drive innovation and growth. SHRM President Johnny C. Taylor Jr. calls this a defining moment in leadership transformation, offering a comprehensive framework for building stronger, more innovative, and future-ready organizations. SHRM aims to guide leaders in creating cultures of inclusivity, positioning them for long-term success.



Effective today, Oct. 1, SHRM has acquired CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion (“CEO Action”) from PwC US Group LLP and is transforming it into CEO Action for Inclusion & Diversity. CEO Action is the largest CEO-led coalition dedicated to workplace inclusion and diversity (I&D).

SHRM’s acquisition of CEO Action underscores its commitment to leading with inclusion as the catalyst for holistic change in workplaces and society. Partnering with CEOs, CEO Action will support organizations through the challenges of the evolving business landscape, leveraging I&D to accomplish business objectives. SHRM will infuse significant resources into CEO Action, including additional tools, resources, events, and thought leadership opportunities, that will help better support business leaders in advancing and promoting inclusive workplaces.

Creating inclusive workplaces isn’t just a moral imperative—it’s a strategic business advantage. Learn more about the coalition at SHRM.org/CEO-Action.