What was once applauded as both smart business and the right thing to do has suddenly become controversial.
Yep, I’m talking about DEI. It’s disheartening to see that what was once celebrated is now being treated as expendable.
But when inclusion takes a back seat, so do innovation, engagement, and retention. Because whether you call it DEI or not, your workforce needs well-being and psychological safety. People need to know their ideas won’t be shot down, their identities won’t be questioned, and that their contributions actually matter.
The data is clear. A study by Forbes revealed that 56% of companies with more than $10 billion in revenue say their diverse workforce significantly drives innovation. When inclusion is deprioritized, business suffers.
What I’m saying is that even when DEI is under fire, there are credible, resilient steps you can take to make inclusion part of your culture’s DNA – so you don’t lose out on the innovation and awesomeness your workforce can produce when they feel safe to be themselves.
That’s why we’re hosting the webinar, Creating Inclusive Workplaces When DEI Efforts Are Under Fire, on October 1st at 10am PT. This webinar is worth 1 SHRM credit.
If you’ve joined one of our webinars before, you know that you’ll leave with practical, actionable strategies you can apply immediately to create a workplace where employees feel heard, valued, and empowered.
This session will be highly interactive (would we do it any other way?!). I’ll be answering your questions live, inviting your input and experiences, and guiding you through strategies to protect and strengthen your inclusion efforts.
We also offer a free bonus resource and giveaways for everyone who attends live!
Now more than ever, leaders must double down on authenticity, resilience, and transparency. Building inclusive workplaces in challenging times doesn’t just help you weather the storm. It makes your organization stronger, more innovative, and more competitive.
We can’t wait to see you there.
