Diversityis defined as having a presence and representation of people who are different. This includes but is not limited to race, gender, disability religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, languages, and nationalities. Equity,which is often confused with equality, is defined as th...
Progress in building diverse workforces remains stubbornly slow. Despite employees’ support of diversity, there are high levels of negative sentiment on inclusion—namely, equality, openness, and belonging—particularly around equality and fairness of opportunity.Looking...
While surveys and questionnaires are one way to gather insights from your employees, there are many other ways to assess your diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Some commonly used tools in a DEI audit include: Equality impact assessments (EIA): An assessment that helps review if...
By bringing in diverse perspectives, organizations also create a space where multiple voices are heard and innovation can flourish. Why is there a backlash against DEI? Not everyone agrees that DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) initiatives are good for workplaces, which has resulted in ...
While discussing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, it is also important to consider the term “belonging”. In some respects, “belonging” is easily confused with the concept of “inclusion”. However, there is an important difference between the two. Think of a time when ...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are not only ethical imperatives but also legal requirements in many jurisdictions. Accessibility is a key component, governed by laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which mandates that organizations provide equal opportunities and ...
Instead, we have to acknowledge that discrimination is part of our broader social structure. To create the kind of team we want, we have to take a multi-pronged approach. This means tackling three main categories of challenges: diversity, equity, and inclusion. ...
Why is there a backlash against DEI? Not everyone agrees that DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) initiatives are good for workplaces, which has resulted in backlash. Some argue that DEI policies cost too much to implement or are ineffective. Others worry that DEI initiatives lead to poor ...
Equality, Diversity and Discrimination in the EU Workplace - What and How to Eliminate/minimise BiasEva BishopDara GillNia JoynsonRomanzinaJohn Sander
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have come under sustained attack from the political right, resulting in the shuttering of DEI offices and curbs on teaching and research. With affirmative action also banned, how might universities continue to