07/24/2017

Why D&I Matters Beyond Hiring

Recognizing the value of D&I and implementing it are two different things

Hiring for diversity is important, but what about after the hire? Some recent studies point to gaps on the HR front, and how to lead on closing them.

Companies and associations seem to increasingly recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion. However, that doesn’t always mean that they’re good at putting that recognition into action.

For example, a recent survey conducted by Salesforce reports that while 80 percent of professionals and business leaders say they have a responsibility to think about making an impact on society beyond profit, only 36 percent say their own companies are working on that. Moreover, only about 25 percent of respondents say their companies are committed to closing the gender gap, and a little more than a third say they “foster an inclusive culture” and “actively works to be more diverse.”

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