Bain Offers a Sampling of Their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts

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Sustained progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) means taking a fresh look at every aspect of how Bain runs their organization. They have devoted significant resources to a wide range of local, regional, and global efforts and are testing and learning from multiple ideas, interventions, and new ways of working designed to ensure that all Bainies thrive.

The sections below offer a sample of their efforts.

• Leadership Responsibility
• Talent Pathways
• Support to Thrive
• Inclusive Leadership
• Building Community
• Agents of Change

How are you progressing in this area?   Read Bain's full report here.

Is the Business Case for Diversity Working?

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Sarah Kaplan's contribution to Fast Company makes an interesting and strong point in her article, "Why the 'business case' for diversity isn't working."

"Hmm," that's a bummer.  She says:

Workplaces and executive boardrooms should reflect the world’s diversity, and lots of companies are using the so-called “business case” for diversity to instigate action. But, popular as it may be, it’s a failed strategy.

Curious where she takes this piece short of giving up on the business case?  Read on to learn more.

Learning About Diversity and Inclusion to Create a Workplace that Works

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What is diversity and inclusion?  Why is it important?  How does bias play into diversity and inclusion?  How can you create a more diverse and inclusive organization?

All these questions will be answered by attending the Women Entrepreneurs GROW Global WEGGinar™, December 6 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, on “Harnessing the Power of Diversity and Inclusion: Creating a Workplace that Works,” presented by Joselyn DiPetta, Google; and Managing Partner, Present Possibility.

Ms. DiPetta will give you a deeper understanding of why diversity and inclusion are critical to successful and sustainable business outcomes, and about unconscious bias in the workplace and the importance of addressing it.

It’s FREE, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors: UPS, IBM and B•A•L – go here to register:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1837790091765976835.  I'll be fielding the questions at the end of the presentation.  See you there.