The Evolving Role of the DEI Leader
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The Evolving Role of the DEI Leader

October 29, 2021 | Report

New Era, New Skills, New Demands

Over the past two years, the global pandemic, social unrest, and political turmoil have highlighted the need for workplaces to consider how societal challenges affect worker well-being and retention. In addition, public demand and new regulations to disclose diversity data metrics are creating a sense of urgency when it comes DEI investments and progress.  As the approach to diversity, equity & inclusion matures, so does the role of those in charge of driving change within organizations. To understand how DEI leadership is evolving, we interviewed 40 DEI leaders across three regions (US, Asia-Pacific, and Europe) and asked them to keep individual diaries recording their work activities over the course of five days. 

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AUTHORS

LauraSabattini, PhD

Former Principal Researcher, Human Capital
The Conference Board

Patti P.Phillips, PhD

Distinguished Principal Research Fellow, Human Capital
The Conference Board
Chief Executive Officer
ROI Institute, Inc.


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