Level Playing Field: The importance of Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Taunton. He is an executive search and healthcare professional staffing leader who founded The Royster Group in 2001.

With vast experience conducting executive searches for public and private companies and the healthcare sector, he has built a reputation for excellence in his field. Recently, Taunton was awarded the prestigious SBA Small Business Person of the Year for the State of Georgia, further solidifying his success.

Talking Points: Are there benefits to being a certified Black-owned professional staff firm? How does one become certified?

Why did you start your company? SBA Small Business Person of the Year for 2023 The importance of DEI.

What business model was it based on? Grew up in the Birmingham, AL, projects. he could only afford college because my mother, who worked in housekeeping, received a discount.

A first-generation graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He knows what it’s like to be marginalized, so he has made it his mission to support others who have talent but are often overlooked.

The National Institute of Health said it best: A diverse nation calls for a diverse healthcare force. That is why a significant portion of our efforts is dedicated to the healthcare sector.

He has been successful because they focus on five core values: Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, and Respect. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, The Royster Group, Inc., a certified minority-owned business enterprise, is a leader in executive search and professional staffing services in the private and public sectors and the healthcare industry.

The Royster Group assists clients in meeting and exceeding their human capital objectives by providing highly qualified leaders and healthcare professionals at all organizational levels. #BEST #AMI #STRAW #SHMS Support the show: See for privacy information.