Stephen Paskoff is a nationally recognized speaker and author on workplace issues. He has written extensively on topics related to topics such as workplace compliance, diversity , equity and inclusion. and how to affect culture change in order to build lawful, professional operations that align with an organization's mission, vision and values and while improving operational results and reducing a range of risks. His organization's work has been recognized by the EEOC in its 2016 Harassment Report for reducing harassment in the federal government.
Are your DEI efforts on the up-and-up? Or are they superficial, looking good on paper but don't really matter to employees or the community?
It is ultimately a talent acquisition and retention strategy linked to getting, engaging and retaining the best talent whose representatives do their best work individually and in teams. When leaders understand that DEIA is ultimately a vital element for ensuring a wide array of successes, they recognize why they must take DEIA initiatives seriously.