3 Things Employers Should Consider Before Creating DEI Initiatives

As the new year begins, many employers are taking the time to consider areas for potential advancement when it comes to company culture. As part of this, employers may be asking how they can further create welcoming workspaces for a diverse and inclusive workforce, including DEI initiatives.

DEI stands for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. DEI programs in the employment context are meant to help employers create more equitable, diverse and inclusive work environments for their employees. This can include making small but impactful changes and/or complex, multi-step programs or initiatives.

DEI is intended to help advance important and impactful goals and correct ongoing societal inequities and systems. If designed and implemented with the appropriate level of consideration (and caution), DEI workplace programs can help achieve these goals. However, DEI initiatives do not come without risk, and employers' good intentions can end up leading them into a