Long story short: Are your DEI efforts missing the mark?

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise

Published November 18, 2022 1:17 PM EST 1 Min Read

Employers have good intentions when it comes to their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, but for a lot of employees, it’s falling short.

In this week’s top stories, the EBN team took a hard look at DEI across industries and revealed that while employers think they’re prioritizing programs that help all employees, the reality is far from the truth. From programs that exclude Hispanic employees, to care gaps for BIPOC workers, there’s plenty more to do to create a more equal workplace for all.

Diversity in the workplace — or the lack thereof — has been a hot button issue for decades. But in recent years, the call for companies to take action and create equity in professional settings has reached a fever pitch. As employers continue to battle a challenging talent market, it’s clear they must make changes to build productive workforces and sustainable success.

Associate editor Paola Peralta breaks down exclusive research from Arizent, EBN’s parent company, to reveal where employers are falling short — and what they stand to gain by investing in DEI programs that support a diverse workplace.

Alyssa Place

Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio