DEI in 5: Bite-Sized Discussions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Ep11: The Business Case

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In episode 11, of "DEI in 5: Bite-Sized Discussions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion," Caren Young (aka The Professional Adult) and I discuss why we agree that it's time to stop "making the business case for DEI." A 2022 study and HBR article (both linked below) suggest that making a fairness case, rather than a profit-driven case, is a more effective way to attract underrepresented job candidates. The authors argue that making the business case sends a signal that these candidates are viewed as means to an end, undermining DEI efforts before they even begin.

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• https://www.theprofessionaladult.com

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• https://www.linkedin.com/in/clyoung/

Resources for today's discussion:

• https://hbr.org/2022/06/stop-making-the-business-case-for-diversity

• https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2022-67520-001

• https://hbr.org/2022/11/the-five-stages-of-dei-maturity