Diversity and inclusion are two interconnected concepts—but they are far from interchangeable. Diversity is about representation or the make-up of an entity. Inclusion is about how well the contributions, presence and perspectives of different groups of people are valued and integrated into an environment. It is more than policies, programs, or head counts. Equitable employers outpace their competitors by respecting the unique needs, perspectives and potential of all their team members. As a result, diverse and inclusive workplaces earn deeper trust and more commitment from their employees.

An environment where many different genders, races, nationalities, and sexual orientations and identities are present but only the perspectives of certain groups are valued or carry any authority or influence, may be diverse, but it is not inclusive. A diverse and inclusive workplace is one that makes everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the business, feel equally involved in and supported in all areas of the workplace. The “all areas” part is important.

For companies looking to strengthen their talent pipeline, a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy is a “must have,” no longer a “nice to have.” Members of Generation Z, the most diverse generation yet, have high expectations for their current and future workplaces, and employers must take note in order to attract and retain their future generation of employees.
Find out in this episode as D&I expert Kanika Tewari talks about what D&I actually means. What implications does it have for Gen Zs? What are some of the practices firms are implementing for D&I. If you are manager what are some of the do’s and don’ts and how do you communicate and sustain a D&I culture in the long term.

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