EY’s second-annual US Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Report had a key focus for 2022: Building a more equitable working world. DiversityInc chatted with Leslie Patterson, EY Americas and US Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness leader…
Diversity & Inclusion
As Juneteenth Celebrations Grow, Tasteful Corporate Observances Should Accompany Them
Since it became a federal holiday in 2021, scores of companies have joined the likes of Target, Best Buy, Capital One and others who already gave employees paid time off to observe Juneteenth as a…
How Companies Can Address the Great Replacement Theory in Their DEI Efforts
The mass shooting in Buffalo that left 10 people dead and three injured, almost all of them Black, is one of the latest examples of racial hatred in the United States. In a 180-page manifesto…
Book Review: Anti-Racist Leadership: How to Transform Corporate Culture in a Race-Conscious World
As a Black man who worked at the highest levels of corporate America, James White says it’s time to take more direct action in the fight for social justice. Throughout White’s thirty-plus years of experience…
As National Demographics Shift, Diversity of Entrepreneurs Lags Behind
The nation’s workforce is fast evolving when it comes to diversity, but one key demographic of professionals lags behind: entrepreneurs. According to research from Elizabeth MacBride and Seth Levine, authors of the 2021 book The…
The Evolution of DEI Language
From the start of workplace diversity training in the mid-1960s to the addition of “equity” to corporate diversity policies after the murder of George Floyd by police, DEI language has gone through many changes. Maybe…
The Role of the Accessibility Leader
In an age where credibility and accountability around diversity, equity and inclusion is paramount to business success and acceptance from consumers, whether your business is meeting modern accessibility standards says something about the business itself….
Women of Color Undervalued Despite DEI Focus
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become top priorities for corporate America following the racial equity movements of 2020. Companies realize that not only is DEI the right thing to do, but they are also…
The Evolution of DEI Policy in 2022
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…
Why a Trauma-Informed Organizational Approach Is Critical to the Needs of BIPOC Women
It’s Black History Month, and all around us are examples of the accomplishments and achievements of Black women from the past and present. Yet, what strikes me is that inside of organizations, what is largely…
How To Embed Accountability in Your DEI Efforts and Why It’s Critical for Long-Term Sustainability
In 2022, accountability for your DEI programs is as important as any language or philosophy behind it. For all the good intentions and grand promises, it’s meaningless if leadership teams are not held accountable when…
How To Address Talent Shortage Using DEI Lessons From Cybersecurity and Healthcare
The U.S. is 22 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and while the country is no longer facing high unemployment rates, a shortage of workers remains. According to CBS News, two of the best fields to…
New CFPB Report Reveals How Far the Financial Services Industry Still Has To Go With DEI
On Jan. 5, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its report on diversity and inclusion within the financial services industry, an effort from its Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) to assess how companies…
Seeking Diversity and Inclusion Solutions Through Crowdsourcing
Crowdsourcing is a practice used by many organizations to obtain goods or services, source ideas and innovate solutions. The practice is now making its way into diversity and inclusion for organizations looking to find better…
The Growing Importance of Neurodiversity in the New Era of Work
As we talk about diversity in 2022, neurodiversity and the different ways people process information must become central to every organization’s DEI strategy. More research into learning disabilities such as ADD, ADHD, dyscalculia or dyslexia…
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