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Chipotle enhances virtual training for employees

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February 16, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill has enhanced its remote employee learning and personal development offerings to include Udemy for Business, an online educational platform offering over 5,500 courses on a variety of topics, including tech, business and wellness, according to a company press release.

"Our employees are seeking real connection more than ever before, and it's our responsibility to cultivate an environment where they can continue to thrive and pursue their passions with like-minded co-workers, even in a virtual setting," Marissa Andrada, Chief Diversity, Inclusion and People officer, said in the release. "I am so proud of the resilience shown by our ERGs in continuing to provide essential platforms for our employees' personal growth."

Chipotle introduced the United Network of Influencers Furthering Inclusion and Ethnic Diversity as an employee resource group. Although the chain has several employee resource group — including Pride, which strives to offer an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community, and The Hustle, which encourages female employees to thrive — UNIFIED is the company's first to be founded in a completely virtual setting.

Its goal is to advance an equal opportunity environment that will support a future free from discrimination and inequality for career growth opportunities, according to the release.

Key program components include:

• A minority mentorship program.
• Virtual round table discussions with prominent speakers and panels.
• Quarterly trainings that promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

In February, UNIFIED is hosting a virtual book club that will lead discussions on significant black literature in honor of Black History Month. The group will provide all participating employees with a free copy of the chosen book.

Chipotle has over 2,750 restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany.