As companies have invested in diversity, equity and inclusion, we’ve seen evidence that these efforts are working, and creating more inclusive, safer workplaces. But is the next step in successful DEI programs actually the elimination of DEI?
Fifty-three percent of Fortune 500 companies now have a chief diversity officer or equivalent role, according to a 2021 McKinsey report. Since the murder of George Floyd in May of 2020, more than 60% of companies have appointed their first-ever diversity leader. Despite good intentions, that’s put professional pressure on the very communities who are meant to benefit from these initiatives.
