In an era of heightened social tensions and shifting priorities, DEIB efforts can be a crucial factor in fostering a resilient and inclusive workforce. Many orgs have paused or adjusted their DEIB initiatives in response to various challenges—including increased politicization during the election—but the commitment to diversity remains a key priority for employees. This panel provides a guide for maintaining and strengthening DEIB programs despite external pressures, ensuring that they continue to thrive in a way that resonates with employees across all spectrums. We'll discuss:
- Understanding Workforce Sentiment: How surveys, deskside talks and even social listening can help you gauge employee needs and concerns in a non-political context.
- The Steady Hand: How to communicate DEIB value to leaders, secure their ongoing support and help them model courageous conversations grounded in DEIB values.
- United Front: How to align and coordinate DEIB messaging across functions to provide clarity and consistency when resistance, backlash and election-year misinformation spreads.
- A Safe Space: Policies and programming to insulate employee resource groups (ERGs) and maintain safe spaces for underrepresented voices.
- Measuring Impact: How to track and present the impact of DEIB initiatives on your workforce—even in the face of political headwinds.
- From the Frontlines: How DEIB champions at other organizations are addressing polarization while cultivating belonging.
