
Could there be some truth to this theory?
Diversity, equity, and inclusion advocate John Hope Byrant identifies why he feels America is taking a new direction on DEI efforts and what it will do for the economy, Fortune reported.
As the founder of HOPE, a non-profit providing financial literacy training, Bryant feels the reality of what the term DEI represents is the reasoning behind its recent politicization. For the country to continue growing and being an economic leader, the nation needs to keep DEI structures going, as it can’t afford to cut off women and minority communities from financial gains. “DEI became weaponized,” Bryant said. “It became political, it became emotional… I like math and inclusive economics, which is my approach. It’s just neutral.”
With a new president scheduled to take over the White House, the footprint of the initiative may look different.
However, that isn’t stopping some corporations from carrying on the imperative work that DEI carries. As a majority of companies continue to invest in DEI initiatives and others look at it as an unaffordable luxury, some represent what is called a “magic middle,” presenting an opportunity for DEI to continue to thrive. The key to effective DEI work has been identified as organizations finding a way to integrate it into their culture over professing to be a diverse and inclusive organization out loud.
Such declarations are seemingly looked at as not being genuine and often face backlash.
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Source: Black Enterprise