Spearheading Global Diversity and Inclusion

There is no doubt that conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have gained huge momentum in the United States after George Floyd’s murder in Spring 2020 and in light of so many similar stories of racial violence and systemic injustice making headlines across the country. As such, the DEI industry in America has quickly exploded, and many organizations — eager to attract job candidates, improve brand perception, and strengthen workplace culture — are now understanding DEI as a business imperative for the first time ever.

A DEI Resurgence in the American Workplace

Conscientious companies in the U.S. and abroad are learning as much as they can about the business case for diversity and inclusion and integrating full DEI programs as a way to meet market demands, stimulate innovation, and strengthen their bottom lines. As studies show, committing to diversity is a critical part of recruiting and retaining today’s top talent to avoid becoming obsolete or irrelevant in the modern market.

In fact, in its report on Workplace Trends 2021, Glassdoor asserts that “employees expect progress, not just pledges, on corporate DEI” and that the recruitment and hiring of DEI specialists is likely to spike in the coming year as companies seek to modernize their cultures and attract new employees. Today’s job seekers simply will not work for companies that don’t appreciate and mandate diversity and inclusion. In response, many global organizations are investing in sustainable DEI initiatives that will activate the value of diverse teams and lead to a more inclusive workplace culture.