Are Your DEIB Efforts Real and Relevant?
On May 25, 2020, as the pandemic was taking hold, the country was shocked by the brutal and senseless death of George Floyd and the sudden and violent outrage that resulted in additional tragedy and destruction around the country—in fact, around the world. Since then, as social injustice concerns continue, companies stepped up their diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts in visible ways. Some that had already been making significant progress continued in t
Committed to DEI? Show Them the Numbers!
One of the critiques often leveled against corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts is that they are sometimes pursued for motives other than promoting genuine diversity, equity, and inclusion. Instead, some critics say, such efforts are simply good PR, an appeal to an increasingly socially conscious consumer base. It’s a perception companies are very aware of and actively seeking to change. Case-in-point: shoe and apparel giant Nike has recently announced a
New Data Points to Just How Important DEI is to Employees
Would your employees quit over DEI policies? It may be more likely than you realize. In fact, although you’re likely aware that employees, especially those in younger demographics, value diversity, you may not realize the extent to which they value diversity, equity, and inclusion. DEI a Renewed Focus Across the Country Companies have, of course, been focusing on issues related to diversity and inclusion—and, most recently, equity—for decades. Some might question the serious
Don’t Let Downsizing or the Need for Layoffs Threaten Your DEI Efforts
For decades, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts were considered nice-to-have (if they were considered at all). If they were, they tended to fall into the realm of initiatives that would be possible to pursue if the company was operating successfully and there were some surplus resources. But when tough times emerged, these efforts were often among the first to fall by the wayside as companies sought ways to conserve resources and cut budgets. DEI Efforts Proving Va
