But what specific diversity and inclusion trends are top of mind for company leaders?
Transparency and accountability need to be at the center of diversity and inclusion efforts. Companies need to know where they stand today and be open about that to drive change.Sheri Bronstein, chief human resources officer at Bank of AmericaIntersectionality, and a focus on emotional wellness, will continue to become more important, Bronstein said.
We also recently held a session where we explored the topic of double bind – looking at the intersectionality from the lens of gender – because we know that all women are not created equal. Issues for a black woman may be different than a disabled woman or someone who is lesbian. When thinking about the topic of belonging, it takes us past diversity , inclusion , and even engagement . Belonging is realizing that each one of us is needed to complete the group and that you already belonged there in the first place.
Retaining and attracting diverse talent by creating a culture and policies that focus on an environment where all associates have a sense of belonging and feel they can be their authentic self.Metrics will matter as employees look for results, according to Anthony.
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