It’s commonly agreed that diversity is a core component of an optimal workforce that brings value to stockholders as well as employees and that many viewpoints give organizations a competitive edge. The Department of Labor emphasizes the importance of inclusive policies and practices to ensure all Americans who want to work can work, and they have access to services and supports to enable them to do so.
However, a new study of over 1,000 job seekers from Sense, found that DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) and working from home were candidate’s lowest priorities with better salary and benefits at the top. The findings do not mean DEI isn’t important but perhaps that it gets pushed lower due to the state of the economy. “The report findings indicate candidates have shifted their priorities from the post-Covid, work from home movement, to a renewed focus on better pay and benefits in order to keep pace with today’s rising costs,” explained Anil Dharni, Sense CEO and co-Founder.
Still, policies don’t change unless the culture changes, according to Gallup: “Diversity is about who you hire. Inclusion is about the respect and acceptance people feel.”In their report, Three Requirements Of A Diverse And Inclusive Culture–And Why They Matter For Your Organization, Gallup states that an inclusive workplace culture includes three aspects:
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