164: Instant Gratification is Holding your Diversity Efforts Back

Diversity and inclusion is a long game. It's not a check the box. It's not a one-and-done. It's not a sprint. It really is a marathon, meaning the work never ends. Diversity and inclusion efforts will go long beyond our lifetimes and our children's lifetimes for generations to come. With that said, there does need to be a starting point. And it's never too late to start. Once you're on the journey it's about staying on the journey and encouraging others to join. Amidst the surge in diversity, equity, and inclusion work, with the added challenge of talent retention in a hybrid work environment and long-overdue social and racial justice movements, organizations are wrestling with what the correct starting point is for them. The temptation to increase recruiting and hiring efforts for diverse talent is real.  We unpack three key strategies in this week's bonus episode.