Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) remain top priorities for many organizations, yet organizing DEI efforts into a cohesive strategy and narrative remains challenging. This new article offers a framework for grouping eight types of DEI practices to create a more unified approach and achieve better outcomes. Among the areas highlighted are: Strategy Bundle, which integrates DEI into the organization’s …
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This new article discusses how a “covering culture”—where employees feel pressured to downplay their identities (such as race, gender, or sexual orientation) to fit in—can undermine well-being, performance, and productivity. In the US alone, 60% of surveyed workers reported feeling this pressure, with 74% experiencing negative impacts and 60% reporting reduced well-being; the impact is …
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) remain a top priority for many organizations. However, translating this priority into quantifiable, scalable, and sustainable DEI practices remains a challenge for many. To aid organizations in navigating this journey and implementing impactful DEI practices, this comprehensive 38-page report offers valuable insights. One section starting on page 9 covers seven case studies featuring organizations …
This article addresses an under-discussed facet of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) — neurodiversity. Neurodivergent individuals, whose brain functions differ from the neurotypical, encompass conditions such as dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia, and autism spectrum disorders, to name a few. The article explores the intersection of the labor market shortage and the high unemployment rates among neurodivergent individuals—highlighting how …
Last month, I shared an article by BCG titled “Your Workforce Includes People with Disabilities. Does Your People Strategy?” The article reveals that many organizations report a relatively low percentage of employees considered People with Disabilities (PwD), averaging only 4 to 7 percent. However, a BCG survey found that approximately 25 percent of workers reported having a …
This article discusses the importance of addressing situational factors, beyond bias and discrimination, that contribute to or hinder the career progression of women and people of color. The article analyzes multiple years of promotion, retention, performance, and pay data from 20 large and midsize companies, employing over 700,000 individuals. The findings reveal that four factors …
Remote work and “work from anywhere” continue to be popular topics for many organizations. While this flexible arrangement offers many advantages for organizations and workers, it presents new challenges and considerations for leaders. This article shares research on the impact of remote work on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Specifically, the researchers analyzed the remote work experiences …
This 39-page report presents findings from Deloitte’s third annual survey on women in the workplace. Based on feedback from ~5,000 women in 10 countries, the report highlights a few positive developments reported by many working women: reduced burnout rates, declining non-inclusive behaviors, and improved hybrid work experiences. However, these challenges persist for many, and some factors have worsened. Many …
As many organizations continue to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, this one-page playlist includes five articles and resources to consider. The link in the first column will take you directly to the complete resource. The second column summarizes the article’s focus. For example, the Josh Bersin Company’s 52-page report analyzes over 80 DEI practices and how they …
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