Private equity firms report persistent workforce challenges across their portfolio companies. At the same time, they are feeling increased pressure from investors and other stakeholders to improve on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and make greater progress toward sustainability goals. Fortunately, PE firms and their portfolio companies have access to an expanding set of innovations arising from the work of nonprofit institutions that can help create more equitable economic opportunities and drive positive social impacts for workers, families, and communities. At the same time, these new strategies can enhance the performance of PE firms’ portfolio companies and increase returns for their…