E is for Equity: But What Does That Really Mean in the Context of DEI?
At InclusionINC, over the two decades that we have been working for Fortune 500 companies, we have explicitly focused very heavily on the promotion of diversity and inclusion, or “D&I.” Inclusion is, of course, right there in the name of the company, and we feel so strongly about the primary importance of inclusion that you may often see and hear us put the “I” for inclusion first and foremost, as in “I&D.” But there’s another letter, for another important concept, that has c
Nasdaq Takes Steps To Prompt Companies Toward Greater Diversity
Nasdaq’s proposed rules on board diversity illustrates the growing importance of DEI efforts in corporate America. Of course that old saw is true—“no good deed goes unpunished.” While supporters applaud the expected positive impact to diversity of Nasdaq’s move, detractors question its appropriateness and efficacy. Imposing Diversity Requirements for Nasdaq Listings In December, 2020, Nasdaq – the second-largest U.S. stock exchange – submitted a filing to the U.S. Securities
Drilling Down Into the Differences
“I understand.” It’s a phrase that’s used frequently in business and other settings. The problem is it’s usually not true. We don’t understand. We can’t. Unless we’ve experienced it, we can’t “get it.” We don’t understand the impact. But we can take steps to verify—and quantify—the impact. Differences Exist We know that differences exist and permeate every work setting around the country in ways that are often overlooked. But every once in a while we’re hit over the head wit
The Largest Employer in the Country - the Federal Government - Prioritizes DEI. Will You Be Next?
In many organizations, addressing the challenges of diversity and inclusion can take years to accomplish. The challenge they face is that such goals necessarily compete for priority with other goals that traditionally have taken center stage, such as cutting costs and boosting revenues. We’ve argued for years that diversity and inclusion should be seen as genuine and worthwhile business goals in any organization; however, when push comes to shove, D&I efforts often take a bac
