Join @EDGE_Empower alongside @OECD, @Engie, @Decathlon, & @AXA for a deep dive into navigating the evolving DE&I reporting landscape. Gain insights into best practices for compliance while championing DE&I on a global scale.
π Nov 26, 2024
π Espace Vinci, Paris
AI can become a powerful ally in the pursuit of diversity, equity and inclusion.
It has the potential to uncover and address biases in recruitment, career advancement and employee engagement, revealing insights previously beyond our reach.
Be objective and use benchmarks, timeline with key deadlines and work with an independent third-party certifier to track progress and monitor achievements, whilst ensuring that any issues with the deployment of AI can be identified and course corrected quickly.
A DE&I strategy should be no different than any other business-critical strategy.
Iβm grateful to have joined Gail Greenfield, EVP of Pay Equity and Total Rewards Strategy at @Trusaic, to share actionable insights for advancing DE&I and pay equity in organizations.
Ahead of the elections, the U.S. appears to still be amid a significant culture war. Deep divisions and intense clashes of ideology, values and beliefs characterize this ongoing conflict.
Resistance to DE&I is not always a deliberate act of defiance. in general, I have observed 5 reasons people oppose DE&I:
1οΈβ£ Fear of change
2οΈβ£ Lack of understanding
3οΈβ£ Bias and prejudice
4οΈβ£ Fear of losing power and privilege
5οΈβ£ Lack of a clear way to measure positive impact
I look forward to the Power of Womenβs Sports Summit on Nov. 20, hosted by @elfcosmetics & @BJKCup. Itβs important to continue the dialogue about breaking down barriers in sports & beyond & driving actionable change.
#DEI#RealWorldChange
Progress measurement is a powerful engine that drives momentum in #DEI initiatives. When organizations make their progress visible, they turn abstract goals into tangible achievements, reinforcing the importance of these initiatives and keeping the entire organization engaged.
Additionally, the ability to celebrate milestones along the way provides further motivation. Recognizing these small wins through company-wide announcements or internal reports reinforces the importance of the work being done and encourages teams to stay the course.
Despite the strides made by businesses in industrialized nations, this dream of a genuinely inclusive workplace often remains just that - a dream.
Stepping up efforts to achieve equity is desperately needed.
So, itβs no surprise that businesses in industries including agriculture, energy, finance, textiles, tourism and retail have been some of the largest adopters of VSS systems for protecting the environment and promoting sustainability, ethical sourcing and fair labour practices.