LGBT Great's Matt Cameron: Organisations must rethink DE&I and not retreat

DE&I 'needs a revolution'

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Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is under fire; from the media to political arenas, the backlash is loud and the pushback is real.

We should not be surprised. For too long, DE&I in many organisations has appeared to be driven by a moral obligation rather than as a strategic imperative, or an exercise in compliance rather than a driver of innovation. A perception has gained traction that DE&I is a practice perceived as favouritism, rather than as an advantage for all. Now is the time for DE&I to address these challenges and step up. But first, leaders must ask: why are we here?   The DE&I dilemma Organisations must not forget some people and communities continue to face disproportionate barriers in the workpl...

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