Ep 5: The State of DEI

What is the current state of DEI today? In this episode, LaTonya dives into three bleak statistics, and three hopeful statistics around DEI while exploring how Affirmative Action plays a role. She also discusses how belonging and psychological safety come into play. The episode ends with a few tips on how to navigate the shifts in the DEI industry, and things you can do today to maintain it as a primary organizational focus.3 Tips from Today's Episode:-This is nothing new; embrace what is going on, and speak up to drive change.-Don’t let fear guide your decisions.-Evaluate what you’re doing and why. What’s working? What’s not working? Resources from today's episode:“Bleak” Statistic SourcesOnly 5% of recruiters say that DEI Efforts are in their top three prioritiesDEI related job listings are down 19%1 in 3 DEI Professionals Lost their job between late 2020 to late 2021Other Sources-Article - Everyone needs to have a role in DEI -5 steps to use coaching to create DEI structures at work Connect with us: Email us at [email protected] more about Change Coaches Follow LaTonya on LinkedIn Follow Change Coaches on LinkedIn For More on the Book Leading Below the Surface