The State of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in 2023

In this episode, you’ll learn about the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace and explore what’s changed since the beginning of the pandemic. We chat with Jerome Tennille with the Uplift Agency, discuss the impacts of layoffs and current economic conditions. Finally, we look at what the future looks like for DEI. 

Timestamp of our conversation:

0:44 - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

1:03 - State of DE&I in the workplace today

2:41 - What’s causing the change or turmoil today?

4:32 - Impact of Return to Work: Hybrid, Remote, Full Return

6:08 - Is DEI still a business priority?

9:23 - Is there a backlash to DEI?

12:26 - Was there a lack of education on DEI? Misconceptions? 15:22 - What did companies miss to sustain DEI?

16:39 - Where is DEI headed?