Diversity and inclusion have always been an integral part of a successful business and healthy corporate culture. As we evolve and learn, including equity, has become the new normal in human resources transforming D&I, to DE&I.
While the three of these are important in their own respect ‘inclusion’ tends to bring about diversity organically. If you and your company have created an inclusive environment a more diverse candidate pool will start to apply. It’s not enough to just claim your company is inclusive without being able to back it up though, in fact that might harm you.
Studies show that when a job posting includes that the employer accepts all applicants, that can actually discourage some people from applying. The need to say you’re accepting of everyone can come off as placating applicants making it counter intuitive. Instead, focus on how to show your company has an inclusive environment.
Equity is a way to monitor and stimulate an inclusive mindset. While it’s a newer concept equity addresses culture in a way that D&I haven’t before. What are steps your company should be taking to use diversity, equity and inclusion to elevate your culture?