Most organizations fail to realize the benefits of their diversity initiatives because they target the wrong goal. Rather than focusing solely on hiring diverse talent, leaders should aim to create a culture of belonging where employees feel psychologically safe. By understanding the connection between diversity practices and workplace outcomes, implementing multiple approaches, and persistently pursuing these efforts, organizations can create environments in which all employees feel valued. Creative workforces, accelerated business growth, and leaders who have learned how to harness their team's diversity are all expected outcomes of well-executed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Hiring to develop a more diverse workforce, however, doesn't mean that these synergies will automatically accrue. Inclusive leaders need to understand that implementing DEI practices is a great starting point but an insufficient place to finish. Diversity is not an end goal in itself but...
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