Description of Indicator
This indicator depicts the percentage of workers in management occupations, categorized by race and ethnicity.
Why is it Important?
Diverse leadership contributes to wealth creation and accumulation. It can help address the racial wealth gap in the United States and stimulate the economy more broadly. In addition, diversity across leadership helps to drive innovation, increase productivity, and improve company culture.
How is the Region Performing?
In the past year, the percentages of management workers who are Black increased in Wayne County but decreased in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. The percentage of management workers who are Hispanic also increased in Wayne County during the same period, and the shares of managers who are two or more races increased in all three geographies.