Diversity, equity and inclusion took center stage in the boardrooms and courageous conversations that took place at companies around the country these last couple of years. The focus was often on what companies can do to support social justice, how they show up for underrepresented communities and how they are evolving the demographics of their workforce. In 2022, that focus is evolving to support longevity, transparency and revamped corporate culture.
The sustainability of DEI initiatives is a pressing concern as a large number of companies have seen turnover amongst their DEI staff and past initiatives have failed to yield results on the scale that was intended.
The most pressing concern is creating a DEI philosophy, strategy and practice that puts accountability above all else. That comes down to action.
