Editor’s Note: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Today’s Global Workplace

The Covid-19 pandemic has altered the mindset of millions of workers. People are no longer interested in working where they feel unsafe, unhappy, and undervalued. Top company perks like quarterly bonuses, fat salaries and other seemingly tempting incentives won’t retain talent long-term. Instead, companies must focus on creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse (IE&D) environment that encourages talent to stay.

Diversity, equity & inclusion can no longer simply be buzzwords for today’s workplace. Assigning an HR professional, the task of DE&I without providing the necessary time, tools, resources, or authority to enact change won’t generate real results. Only by being intentional about your DE&I program and with the help of necessary tools, and building connections, you can build a better and more welcoming workplace for all.
 

The March issue of Talent Management Excellence, with a special focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, includes expert articles that focus on the current state of DEI in the workplace, strategies to support and retain talent, global remuneration strategies and much more. Also included is a research study, The Future of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 2022 by the HR Research Institute which highlights the importance of incorporating new DEI initiatives to foster strong employee relationships and increase organizational success.

On the cover, we have Rohini Anand’s article, Embedding Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Into The Talent Life Cycle, which offers practical tips for embedding DEI approaches at critical junctures in recruitment, advancement, and retention.

Read an exclusive interview with Sarah Rowell, CEO, Kantola Training Solutions, where she talks about the current state of DEI in the workplace, areas that HR and talent professionals can work together, DEI practices that should be adopted in 2022 and much more.

Markita Jack’s article, 3 Ways To Create DE&I Programs That Actually Build Better Workplaces, talks about why companies need to approach DE&I like they do product releases and pipeline investments — with dedication, attention to detail, and resource allocation.

To drive impact, inclusion, equity and diversity must permeate every part of your business and reach every person in every role, says Nikki Wilson in her article, IE&D Key To Retaining Talent During Ongoing Great Resignation. 

In brief, DEI in the workplace is a crucial business practice today that high-performing organizations prioritize as critical to building environments that help their workforce thrive. Let us continue to make inroads into making our organizations more diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

We hope you enjoy reading all the articles and get back to us with your valuable suggestions/feedback.

Cheers!
 

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