In countless boardrooms and executive offices, leaders are feeling a sense of urgency around their company’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives. These leaders want to do the right thing for their employees — and they’re feeling additional pressure from investors, regulators, and customers.
Research: Where Employees Think Companies’ DEIB Efforts Are Failing
And 10 strategies for employers to up their game.
March 09, 2023
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Summary.
Two new surveys from Gallup, each conducted in the spring of 2022, reveal stark differences in how well employees and HR leaders say their organizations are doing when it comes to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. While 84% of CHROs say their organizations are increasing investment in DEIB, only 31% of employees say their organization is committed to improving racial justice or equity in their workplace. To make progress, leaders must understand employees’ core DEIB needs — and where alignment is lacking. This article outlines 10 needs employees say are not being met, and offers strategies to help organizations address the disconnect.
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Accelerate your career with Harvard ManageMentor®. HBR Learning’s online leadership training helps you hone your skills with courses like Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Earn badges to share on LinkedIn and your resume. Access more than 40 courses trusted by Fortune 500 companies.
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