McDonald’s says that the total number of store owners and top managers has shrunk over time amid reorganizations, but Black employees and franchisees remain represented in the same proportions as before. Still, McDonald’s Chief Executive Chris Kempczinski says the company must do more to boost minority representation. McDonald’s says it has begun to assess diversity across its ranks, and is trying new initiatives, such as creating diverse panels of employees to evaluate candidates for officer-level jobs. It has also restored funding for its African-American employee council, along with other internal diversity networks, after a dropoff in support. The company said it would report on its diversity goals annually.

Source: Wall Street Journal September 08, 2020 14:58 UTC