Primary Talent Partners (PTP) is excited to announce the launch of the Pathways Diversity Council. This initiative, designed to champion diversity and inclusion in today's contingent staffing enterprise landscape, has been developed in close collaboration with Bryan Peña, the visionary founder of Defiant Solutions. The Pathways Diversity Council sets itself apart with its exclusive focus on invite-only talented procurement professionals and influential industry leaders with a focus on providing opportunities for disadvantaged and under-represented groups. This innovative approach brings together decision-makers and thought leaders with a shared commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social change through work, representing a significant leap toward fostering systemic change within the contingent workforce. With semi-monthly meetings, this council provides a tailored platform for sharing best practices, forging meaningful connections, and receiving real-time feedback to enhance PTP's services and the industry overall.
“Our mission is to elevate not only our industry but also the professional standing of our council members who have a shared commitment to the future of work being a force for change,” said Peña, who has successfully created industry and client councils in the past. “We are particularly focused on professionals and organizations dedicated to expanding opportunities for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.”
“The council is driven by the belief that every individual should have an equal opportunity to excel in their career," said Chad Douglas, Executive Partner of Primary Talent Partners. "Through the Pathways Diversity Council, we strive to amplify the voices of underprivileged individuals, recognize and nurture their unique skills, and elevate their access to opportunity. It is no longer sufficient to merely discuss diversity; we must enact tangible change."
The Pathways Diversity Council is the second council established by Primary Talent Partners. In Fall 2023, they collaborated with industry partner Omni Inclusive to establish the Contingent Workforce Inclusion Council (CWIC), a diversity group for contingent workforce suppliers.
About Primary Talent Partners: Primary Talent Partners is the premier partner for Fortune 1000 companies, providing today's most skilled and diverse talent. We help solve the most complex talent acquisition challenges and aim to solve the most persistent hurdles to staffing diverse candidates in IT, Engineering, Life Sciences, and Corporate Professional labor categories. To learn more, visit www.primarytalentpartners.com.
