With inflation rising, businesses are looking at every line item. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have often been considered ‘nonessential’ programming in danger of budget cuts. However, recent studies prove that smart DEI initiatives are good for business. In fact, from profitability and workforce retention to avoiding litigation, DEI programs are increasingly a best practice, especially in tough times.
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If everyone on your team fits in the same demographic – no matter what that demographic is – these are my suggested first steps for getting started with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a business growth strategy.
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Some 30% of employees report that they’d felt excluded in some capacity at their organization, according to a new survey of more than 2,100 employees of several well-known North Carolina-based companies.
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Editor’s note: Greg Brown is Executive Director, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise; Sarah Graham Kenan Distinguished Professor of Finance, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. Sarah Franks is Director, Institute for Private Capital. +++ CHAPEL HILL – An increasing focus on social justice has shined a harsh spotlight on systemic inequalities in the corporate sector....
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Raleigh City Manager Marchell Adams-David has named Dr. Aretina Hamilton as the new Director of Equity and Inclusion for the City of Raleigh. Here are the details.
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