Name: What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right
Uploaded: 2024-06-10T14:53:08Z
Duration: 13 min 50 s
Description: Social entrepreneur Paolo Gaudiano explains why many companies are taking the wrong approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — by overly focusing on one thing. To avoid backlash and costly turnover, he shows the key change leaders can make to create thriving, equitable workplaces while also increasing profits.

Paolo Gaudiano: What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right

What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right

Social entrepreneur Paolo Gaudiano explains why many companies are taking the wrong approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — by overly focusing on one thing. To avoid backlash and costly turnover, he shows the key change leaders can make to create thriving, equitable workplaces while also increasing profits.

Many companies fixate on diversity numbers while neglecting the deeper work of creating inclusive environments. Without real inclusion, underrepresented employees often leave, leading to costly turnover and stagnant culture. Research shows that as companies promote more white men into leadership, the number of women and people of color drops by over 30 percent. Prioritizing inclusion and equity allows everyone to perform at their peak and unlocks greater organizational success.