Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a top priority for nearly all companies today. In 2021, organizations are embracing corporate diversity despite the unexpected challenges they’re facing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They increasingly recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion within their workforce and the benefits that building a diverse workforce brings.
With that said, many companies are struggling to implement successful strategies that would allow them to access more diverse talent and to build a culture that celebrates diversity. In fact, only 23% of HR professionals think D&I programs in their companies are highly effective. Organizations have trouble recognizing the complexity of diversity in their recruiting efforts, often failing to align their actual practices with their organizational goals. Overall, there seems to be an inherent mismatch between how organizations design diversity policies and how they implement them in the workplace.
