DEI Attacked by SHRM, Civility In The Workplace, And The ROI of AI

Today I broadcast again from Ireland, where I discuss why I disagree with SHRM’s position on DEI, how DEI is undermined and why it remains important, the unfortunate decline in civility in the American workplace, and how we afford the $2 Trillion investments in #AI. (Read our research report Elevating Equity to understand the real-world business case for DEI and pay equity.) Keywords DEI, equity, fairness, civility, values at work, political discourse, ROI of AI, SHRM Takeaways Equity is a crucial aspect of DEI, representing fairness and justice in the workplace, and lives on for many business reasons. Civility is essential for effective communication and collaboration at work. The lack of civility in the United States is a concerning issue that needs to be addressed. The ROI of AI is still uncertain, and organizations need to carefully evaluate the value it brings. Already AI provides time-saving benefits, enables new capabilities, and enhance learning and problem-solving. Additional Resources SHRM’s Problematic DEI Pivot Elevating Equity: Josh Bersin Academy Certificate Course on DEI Civility in the Workplace (research) Goldman Sachs MIT ROI of AI Analysis