1、The Diversity Data Experts2Table of Contents:Introduction:The Landscape .3I.Focus and Initiatives in the Workplace.5II.Workload Challenges .9III.Best Practices.12IV.Conclusion:Whats Next?.18The Diversity Data Experts3Introduction:TheLandscape Phrases like“being woke”and“cancel culture”have become pa

2、rt of mainstream discourse and continue to grow in relevance as society begins holding companies to higher standards.With the advent of the Black Lives Matter(BLM)and#MeToo movements,we have witnessed a shift in alignment for companies to meet a growing demand for social change that is meaningful an

3、d impactful.Because of this,it has become imperative for business leaders to acknowledge the presence of exclusionary practices experienced by marginalized employees and take corrective steps towards rectifying structural barriers at the systemic level.With this in mind,its important to understand t

4、hat the world is more interconnected than ever,and as such,workplaces are increasingly diverse.In many forward-thinking offices,you can find employees and customers of every racial,religious,cultural,gender,sexuality,physical ability,and socioeconomic background.Focusing on diversity,equity,and incl

5、usion(DEI),though,is not just a matter of building a workforce that accurately reflects the population it serves.DEI initiatives also strengthen companies from the inside out,as a diverse workforce means more valuable perspectives,skills,and talents.Introduction:The LandscapeThe Diversity Data Exper

6、ts4For many companies,though,a focus on DEI is relatively new.While some more progressive organizations may have staff who are dedicated to such initiatives,others might see DEI initiatives as a new responsibility for human resources to undertake.To understand whats needed to improve diversity,equit