Discover a clear path grounded in science, practical and proven to work, so your company can reap the diversity dividend while avoiding political fallout and collateral damage.
The US President's new Executive Orders on DEI have rattled business leaders.
There is no need.
Here we lay out MindGym's 7-point manifesto that is grounded in science, immensely practical, legally compliant and proven to work. This way every company can reap the diversity dividend while avoiding political fallout and collateral damage.
- Ensure Exec alignment on how and why diversity and inclusion are a driver for business success.
- Focus on inclusion as the critical ingredient. Integrate into all HR activities and measure it.
- Use everyday language. Talk about headwinds and tailwinds. Replace DEI-specific vocabulary with everyday language, e.g. 'good judgement' for 'bias'.
- Depoliticise work and focus on duty of care for all employees. Avoid references to social justice issues where customer and colleague opinion is likely to be divided.
- Encourage witnesses of bullying, harassment and discrimination to speak up, ideally in the moment. Avoid finding people guilty without due process.
- Deprioritise global diversity targets and make sure those you keep are realistic based on modelling current attrition, promotion and recruitment levels.
- Redefine the role of employee networks so they work with each other to greater inclusion across al characteristics and their role is increasingly to help solve business issues.
Great global companies in industries ranging from financial services and pharmaceuticals to defence and construction have already embraced this approach to refresh their strategy.
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