What is the DEIA endgame? Is it to not exist in 5 years or to always be in an organization?

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In the US I’m not sure how the goal of not to exist would manifest within 5 years…We’re in 2022 and the majority of orgs are still at the awareness phase and see DEI as more of a compliance obligation vs. inherently changing systems and processes that make the workplace less equitable, particularly for minorities. Many companies are still focusing their efforts on surface level changes …mandatory training…cultural awareness programs and recruiting. I don’t know a company out there who is 5 years out from a DEI practitioners and leaders being obsolete.

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There is no way DEI should ever not exist. I don't think - especially in this country - that we're going to wake up one day and no longer need to push for diversity and inclusion. Maybe in 50 years when most people are biracial, but even then gender, ableism, ageism, this industry isn't going anywhere.

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That's a good question. IMO as long as racism and inequity exist, so will the need for DEI in the workplace.

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Who’s getting promoted and who’s being considered for promotion. What is the makeup of senior and executive leadership. Pay audit. How your company is recruiting and interviewing (are your interviews consistent, are interviewees being asked the same questions, which candidates are being considered/ moved forward, etc.), what is the makeup of each team/ org/ company; in meetings, does everyone have a voice, does everyone feel safe to speak up

Those are a handful of examples where one can obtain data.

I would argue that even once goals are achieved DEI work will still be necessary. The social world the organization exists in is constantly changing and good DEI practitioners should be constantly changing their practices to keep up with (and make sure the organizations keeps up with) those shifting social dynamics.

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Maybe in 50-100yrs it can shift to a COE with some overt roles in HR rather than independent depts. And then probably only in certain geographies and companies with matured capabilities and cultures.

Try to realize, too, that as far as it seems we've come in a few years, there is significant work left to do very much evident at a societal level. For perspective, look at any other country in Europe and Asia and see the issues with women, much less ethnic or racial diversity

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Many organizations have had them in the 80s especially in the higher education sector. This is not new, just popularized post George Floyd.

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