Diverse & Engaged

DEI isn't actually dead. It is alive and well! ow.ly/q2sO50UtAsA

Employee Resource Groups are here to stay despite the setbacks in DEI. ow.ly/q6UZ50UtAl6

"Based on a survey this year of 400 C-suite and HR leaders, executive search firm Bridge Partners found leaders said the top benefit of DEI efforts is a positive impact on recruiting, hiring, and retention." #DEI #Walmart ow.ly/Jgpo50Utwzj

Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year from Diverse and Engaged!

Happy Holidays from our team to yours!

"You know how Rapunzel throws her hair down to help the prince climb up the tower? It’s that, but instead of hair, we’re throwing down lifelines and aids for women following us through the ranks at work." ow.ly/7RNG50UiH5y

Does your organization have a DEI plan for 2025? ow.ly/RHlY50UiH1o

"We need allies in our work lives for the same reasons we need friends in our personal lives. When circumstances are the most challenging, it always helps to feel seen, heard and supported." #Allies #DEI ow.ly/e33e50UiH3w

"After retailer Walmart announced a rolling back of its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, Formula 1 announced a new charter which was agreed to by all ten teams." #DEI ow.ly/HvqA50UiGYB

"By making benefits accessible and adaptive, companies can unlock the full potential of their workforce. The return on investment is not just financial—it's cultural, as inclusive workplaces foster greater innovation and collaboration." #DEI ow.ly/37mF50UiGXB

Happy Thanksgiving from Diverse & Engaged!

“You can’t just say you’re doing this and meeting your quotas. Quotas can prompt organisations to do the right thing but it will fail if diversity is not implemented properly.” ow.ly/w5X650U4O3s

"While there is an obvious moral argument for DEI, there is also a lasting impact on a company's profitability, innovation and long-term success. Diversity is a fact." ow.ly/aSQr50U4O5o

"As countries worldwide compete for tech talent, addressing diversity has become not just a moral imperative but a strategic necessity for sustaining innovation and economic growth." ow.ly/sYeu50U4NPu

"Embracing diversity not only fosters innovation but also leads to improved outcomes for employees, clients, and the communities we serve. " ow.ly/v13K50U4NN9

"According to a recent study from social impact software provider Benevity, about 90% of employees say they’ve personally benefited from workplace DEI initiatives. DEI policies that increase employee wellbeing are key to the success of today’s workforce." ow.ly/H6MH50U4NMa

"For the second year in a row, Cornell University has been awarded the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, recognizing the institution’s exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusion." ow.ly/gCns50TKnO8

"Amid a high-profile backlash, many businesses are scrutinizing their policies. But the vast majority end up sticking with DEI, in part because it’s key to growth." #DEI ow.ly/lNTY50TKnNK

"Overall, the report found the vast majority of people agree that DEI has made their company a better place to work and better equipped for recruiting and retaining diverse talent." ow.ly/sEat50TKnMm

"Microsoft says AI can be a tool to promote equity and representation – with the right safeguards. One solution it's putting forward to help address the issue of bias in AI is increasing diversity and inclusion of the teams building the technology itself" ow.ly/xu3N50TKnLl