The Beginner’s Guide to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
With this guide you’ll
Straightforward definitions of top DE&I terms you need to know.
A roadmap to learning about and taking action on DE&I.
About This Guide
Maybe you’ve heard the term DE&I circulating in the past few years. Maybe this is the first time you’re hearing it. It means diversity, equity & inclusion and refers to the holistic approach to cultivating belonging in the workplace and other spaces.¹ Regardless of how familiar you are with the concept, you should know that it’s the future. Why is that?
DE&I boosts:
Innovation
Diverse teams have more views, experiences, and knowledge, which drives creativity.²
Performance
According to a 2019 McKinsey analysis:
Companies in the top quarter for ethnic and cultural diversity were 36% more profitable than those in the fourth quartile.
Companies in the top quarter for gender diverse executive teams were 29% more likely to have above-average profitability than those in the fourth quarter.³
Customers
People push change. We’ve seen it with the LGBTQ+ and civil right movements in previous decades and we’ve seen it with the Idle No More and #MeToo movements in recent years. More movements and change are a given and people will want to support companies that align with their values.
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About Us
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