Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report, 2021
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Early data suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout have widened inequalities. The evidence that the pandemic is disproportionately affecting the health and the economic resilience of our most vulnerable populations provides an opportunity to examine our assumptions about how that world works and for whom.
Corporate citizenship professionals have an essential part to play in elevating discussions of equity and inclusion, building inclusive programs, and engaging stakeholders to understand how equity can be achieved. Throughout this report, you will see an array of examples of how companies are working to lead with meaningful, and potentially transformative, actions to actively address any and all issues of bias, harassment, discrimination, or under-representation.
Use This Guide to Jumpstart Your DEI Network
Download the Employee Resources Group: Structure and Guidance Tool Download the ERG GuideExecutive Summary
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WHAT'S INSIDE?
- Historical and socioeconomic context
- Making the business case for DEI
- Planning and prioritizing DEI
- Employee resource groups (ERGs): a primer
- Delivering business and social value
- Engaging employees through equity and inclusion
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