Debunking Misconceptions about DE+I: Is Meritocracy Sufficient to Eliminate the Necessity for DE+I?
In the rapidly evolving world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE+I), it's crucial for organisations to navigate the challenges that can hinder progress towards a more inclusive and equitable environment. To help businesses tackle these issues, a webinar series titled "Breaking Down DE+I Myths" has been launched to address common misconceptions about corporate DE+I.
The series, consisting of four parts, features data-driven conversations with DE+I experts. The discussions cover two types of bias commonly seen in the corporate DE+I space: human bias and evaluation bias. One of the webinars, a 14-minute session featuring Shane Partington, delves into the myth that meritocracy negates the need for DE+I. In this session, DE+I consultants Shane Partington and Caroline Hubbard discuss the importance of a strong DE+I strategy in creating equity and equality, even in a potential future meritocracy.
The webinars provide insights into the potential ways Clarkston can support an organisation's DE+I journey. Clarkston, a leading provider of DE+I Consulting Services, offers actionable steps to create a strong DE+I strategy. The strategies include awareness and training, diverse hiring practices, an inclusive workplace culture, performance evaluation, and leadership commitment.
For instance, the webinars suggest implementing implicit bias training to educate employees on recognising and overcoming unconscious biases. They also recommend diverse interview panels to counter affinity bias and blind hiring processes to reduce appearance and racial biases. Additionally, the webinars emphasise the importance of open communication channels, inclusive policies, objective criteria for performance evaluations, and regular feedback.
To stay informed about the latest developments in the DE+I landscape and to access more resources, individuals are encouraged to subscribe to Clarkston's Insights. It's important to note that the webinars do not contain any advertisements, ensuring a focus on factual information and practical advice.
As the DE+I landscape continues to shift and adapt in 2024, these webinars serve as valuable tools for organisations seeking to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace culture. By addressing biases and implementing effective strategies, businesses can foster an environment where everyone feels valued and has equal opportunities to succeed.
- In the realm of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE+I), a webinar series titled "Breaking Down DE+I Myths" is launched to help businesses navigate challenges.
- The series addresses common misconceptions about corporate DE+I, featuring discussions on two types of bias: human bias and evaluation bias.
- One session, led by DE+I consultants Shane Partington and Caroline Hubbard, challenges the myth that meritocracy negates the need for DE+I.
- Clarkston's DE+I Consulting Services provide actionable steps for a strong DE+I strategy, including awareness and training, diverse hiring practices, an inclusive workplace culture, performance evaluation, and leadership commitment.
- The webinars suggest strategies like implicit bias training and diverse interview panels, aiming to counter affinity and racial biases, and emphasize open communication, inclusive policies, objective criteria, and regular feedback.
- To stay updated on DE+I developments and access more resources, individuals can subscribe to Clarkston's Insights – a platform offering factual information and practical advice without advertisements.
