Diversity Equity Inclusion v2
Diversity Equity Inclusion v2
Diversity Equity Inclusion v2
and inclusion
for HR leaders
What is DEI and why does it matter?
How much does DEI really impact business?
How can HR leaders introduce DEI into
their workplace?
Is diversity and inclusion in the workplace just
a buzzphrase that’s going to peter out in a few
months or years?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are the understanding and valuing of the different
perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that make each person unique. This includes
but is not limited to an individual’s race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, and sexual
orientation. All of these attributes contribute to someone’s personality, skill sets, experiences,
and knowledge. DEI is about encouraging people to bring their whole self to work, and
facilitating real change in systems that were prone to bias, discrimination, or intolerance.
Companies that have DEI show 2.3 times more cash flow than companies that dont
She says, “the last thing you want to do is start weaving DEI activities into
your culture only to have your company see it as a mere window dressing,
or worse, inauthentic.” Similarly you don’t want to create something that is
not supported by senior management, and, thus, doomed to fail. Instead:
✓ Get on the same page about how you’ll introduce tough subjects,
and who on the team will be leading new DEI efforts, and who on
the leadership team will champion the efforts
If and once you do so, your business stands to gain the rewards of greater
inclusivity and diversity: better hiring and retention of top talent, greater
cash flow, greater innovation, and greater revenue.
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