‘Put your money where your mouth is’: Employers stumble on what’s next for DEI

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 3 Min Read

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Do employers understand what a diverse and inclusive workplace really looks like? From employees’ point of view, the answer is no.

Employers say they are dedicated to revamping their DEI strategies in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement and other racial justice initiatives, yet discrimination is still rampant in the workplace. Exclusive research from Arizent, the parent company of Employee Benefit News, found that 74% of BIPOC and Hispanic women have experienced discrimination in the workplace, followed by 57% of white women, and 52% of BIPOC and Hispanic men.

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


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