Prior to the global awakening of social justice and racial equity elevated by the killing of George Floyd in 2020, CEOs diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements of commitment used to be considered desirable publications for only the most progressive companies and organizations. But now, employers are focusing more on
One of the ways that a company can gain a competitive advantage is through corporate social responsibility (CSR), which is a term used to describe the initiatives a company takes to self-regulate its operations and take responsibility for the company’s impact on the environment and society. CSR can have a
Organizations that are committed to hiring diverse talent benefit from outpacing the competition, gaining higher market share, and achieving overall performance. For employees, a diverse workplace drives higher employee engagement, loyalty, and retention. Diverse teams bring new perspectives and drive innovation. Glassdoor reports that 76% of job candidates list diversity
As the CEO and Principal Consultant of Inclusive Leaders Group (ILG), one of my key responsibilities is to meet our prospective clients where they are. I had an interesting meeting last week helping a CHRO of a medium-sized manufacturing firm fully understand the importance of their current state of DEI
A workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion has been shown to be more engaging, productive, and profitable. Consider performing a DEI audit on your workplace. Conducting a DEI Audit of Your Business To develop an effective DEI strategy, you need to be aware of your current diversity and inclusion
Lack of DEI Expertise Holds Some Organizations Back. When discussing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy with organizational leaders still without one halfway through 2022, the reason they haven’t done so usually involves a lack of expertise within the organization. Leaders understand the overwhelming business case for DEI, they just
More than two years after the killing of George Floyd, many companies are still struggling with a “racial reckoning”. Racial inequity in the workplace is an ongoing challenge for employers – especially when it comes to retention. Leaders can start by looking at their own company through the eyes of
Did you know that in 2021, Dictionary.com named “allyship” its word of the year beating out popular and controversial words like burnout, critical race theory, and the vaccine? This new word of the year was only added to Dictionary.com sometime in 2021 – a distinctive first for a new word
