Modern strategies to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in today's workplace

In today's video, we discuss strategies to promote and address diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace. We explore the benefits of DE&I both for the business and employees and the role of leadership in promoting and addressing DE&I. We also talk about building a DE&I culture in workplaces that may not have that type of culture. Finally we discuss challenges of brining DE&I in the workplace.

Timestamp of our discussion:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - What are the benefits of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace
6:20 - What's leaderships role in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace?
8:58 - Strategies to promote and address DE&I in the workplace
14:12 - How do you build a DE&I culture in workplaces that haven't had it?
18:27 - Challenges of bringing DE&I in to the workplace?

This is part 2 of our 3 part series on diversity, equity and inclusion

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[onetwo]

When I hear a person talk about inclusion, I am 100% certain they do not believe in inclusion of thought. God forbid you think differently from them!

[sergethepurge]

At my job we have something called an enrichment program where all the employees have opportunities to move around the department and work different units and that promotes diversity.

[bradspringer]

What I have learned is that I am a micro aggressor with implicit biases and am prone to say something "harmful" to the psychological safety of my oppressed coworkers. Because of DEI training, I know simply avoid everyone who I may offend.

[erthman]

I've gone through the DEI "revolution" in the work place years ago. To this day I hear many catch phrases repeated over and over again without actually any real instruction as to what we are supposed to do differently. It always assumes that we as a successful work force need improvement without first understanding what we have been doing all along.

[Simon-plzi]

I work at a large organization that introduced a diversity program since 2022, which is primarily focused on race and gender. We have introduced a hiring freeze on white men, no I am not joking, they have just packaged it in a more palatable way that sounds nice. But the bottomline is, unless you are female or a person of color you will not be hired by my company. They have also increased the leadership to nearly 40% women. What has happened since the diversity program has been mandated, staff turnover has increased and the overall employee satisfaction scores have continually dropped. I believe the main problem is that the organization has become more biased and segregated.

[nully.emptier]

Equality: Teacher gives students a task
Equity: Every student gets 100% score

[williambariteau]

I listened for about the first half and here is some feedback: She uses "you know" quite a bit, which is a reference to shared knowledge of the host. This knowledge, however, may just be shared assumptions that they both have. Also, she doesn't site any real examples. Lastly, she doesn't site any data to show how this has helped anyone. My conclusion is that this is conjecture, which is just conclusions based on inconclusive information. Thoughts?

[deong]

If everyone spoke different languages that would make it far more diverse and inclusive. would it not?

[tomwright]

19:50 There are many reasons to not like changes which have nothing to do with so called privilege.

[arasdezay]

Great job, I have an interview and this is exactly what I need to learn before the interview

[sl]

So I agree, but you are forgetting about a very large focus group - age discrimination! Young people are being discriminated against every day. They are paid significantly less than their older coworkers for the same work. I feel older workers are likewise discriminated against in many workplaces.

[dave]

But one traveled the world and have yet to meet an individual that I would say was ‘diverse’
Just a lot of good folk trying to make the best of life

So where do I find these diverse people ?

[goldengracebeloved]

Loved this video! She spoke a little fast but there's a lot to be said about diversity! Anybody making derogatory comments under this video is the problem and its so heartless. Its shameful. It's like yal have no soul. God was clear. The more you covet, you'll lose what little you're holding onto. Trust God he'll give you more once he sees you give more to others. It's all about the heart posture. Just know, God knows the intention behind every comment and will reward accordingly.

[jessboothe]

Love this! This is definitely more than just a tick box exercise, a lot organisations really need to do more when it comes to creating a ‘safe’ and inclusive environment.

[dckqqvy]

This video is incredibly full of wise, thoughtful and detailed advice. The series uses advanced concepts that may be a challenge for those that are not used to the DE&I lingo. Nonetheless this series is worth watchign over and over and over until you really hear the breadth of her message.

[noonze]

Question: what's the end game for the millions of dollars and hours of time that are being expended on DEI initiatives in schools and workplaces? Is there a point at which we break through the ribbon, ring the bell, declare victory, and just say enough? Asking for a friend.

[JTStonne]

How about doing your job the best you can instead of worrying about the composition of the workforce? Equity is only achieved in a Communist society. This need for D.I.E. shows you believe certain people won't be hired on talent alone. I'm sick of this nonsense.

[sanny]

Great video, but the guest speaker talks so fast that I could hardly follow.

[theone]

You are never going to have DEI without sacrifice!. Everyone wants to walk ladder rather than climbing the ladder. You will never be recognized without true dedication. I can always tell someone whom wants a badder than the next. Know your weaknesses and your strengths. That all in itself is rewarding. But, I will never give an employee there just due without sacrifice on all levels.

[melveenstevenson]

That was exhausting. She barely took a breath.