Wayfair Joins Boston While Black as Founding Partner
January 26 2021 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
E-commerce Leader Invests in Local Membership
Network for Black Professionals
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online
destinations for the home, today announced that it is a founding
partner to Boston While Black, the first membership network for
Boston-based, Black professionals, entrepreneurs and graduate
students who are seeking connection and community. Through this
partnership, Wayfair will sponsor a variety of programs and events
with Boston While Black and provide the opportunity for all
interested employees who identify as Black or of the African
diaspora to join the Boston While Black membership network. The
membership provides an opportunity for more Black professionals to
have access to mentors and leaders who they can relate to,
culturally-relevant experiences, resources on how to navigate the
city, and an authentic personal and professional network.
“At Wayfair, we are committed to creating a more inclusive and
engaging workplace where everyone feels at home. As one of the
largest employers in Boston, we recognize that we have an important
role in creating space for Black voices and investing in Black
talent,” noted Kate Gulliver, Global Head of Talent, Wayfair. “We
are excited to be a founding partner of Boston While Black to help
support the important work they are pioneering for Black
professionals in Boston, and we are thrilled to provide our
employees with the opportunity to be a part of this impactful
community.”
Boston While Black is helping to create a city where Black
people want to live and work because they have the spaces, tools,
and relationships to find their tribe, grow their network, navigate
the city, and have fun. Members have access to a private digital
community, weekly professional and social events, influential
leaders and experts, and unique learning opportunities. Joining at
the highest corporate partnership level, “Courageous Disruptor,”
Wayfair will support a variety of programs and events throughout
the year, host career development and recruitment workshops, and
support the launch of a mentoring program.
“We are excited for Wayfair to join our Boston While Black
community. Their commitment as a Founding Partner will support and
improve the overall experience for their Black employees and create
a stronger sense of belonging in the region," said Sheena Collier,
Founder and CEO, Boston While Black. "Building a thriving network
that connects Black changemakers across industries in Boston is
just the first step. We are tapping Boston's broader business
community to join our dynamic founding partners to take public
action, invest in both Black businesses and Black talent, and serve
as catalysts for the long-overdue shift toward a more inclusive
society."
Current and incoming Bostonians interested in joining Boston
While Black can learn more and sign up for membership here. In
addition, professionals interested in a career at Wayfair can learn
more about and apply to open roles by visiting
wayfair.com/careers.
About Boston While Black
Boston While Black is the first membership network for
Boston-based Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and students who
are seeking connection and community. Through programs, events, and
a digital community, they connect members who are active in their
local neighborhoods, working at the most innovative companies,
building the businesses of the future, attending the area’s
universities, and shaping the culture of the region. Boston While
Black is creating a city where Black people want to live and work
because they have the spaces, tools, and relationships to find
their tribe, grow their network, navigate the city, and have
fun.
The Boston While Black community is powered by the experiences
of the creator, Sheena Collier, who moved here fifteen years ago to
attend Harvard and had her own challenges navigating Boston,
particularly as a Black woman. Learn more at
bostonwhileblack.com.
About Wayfair
Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love.
Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for
shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a
selection of more than 18 million items across home furnishings,
décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to
delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is
reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product
discovery to final delivery.
The Wayfair family of sites includes:
- Wayfair - All things home, all in one place.
- Joss & Main - Stylish designs to discover daily.
- AllModern - The best of modern, priced for real life.
- Birch Lane - Classic home. Comfortable cost.
- Perigold - The widest-ever selection of luxury home
furnishings.
Wayfair generated $13.0 billion in net revenue for the twelve
months ended September 30, 2020. Headquartered in Boston,
Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe,
the company employs more than 16,700 people.
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Media Relations Contact: Susan Frechette
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Investor Relations Contact: Jane Gelfand
IR@Wayfair.com
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