As evidenced by the recent social unrest in the United States, systemic racism is embedded into the core of society and there is no quick fix. It’s on HR and business leaders – as people accountable for making the workplace better – to ensure they’re acting to eradicate racism, sexism, and other inequitable business practices where they do have control: their organizations.
If your leadership team was considering making changes to its diversity and inclusion (D&I) practices before 2020, or if additional challenges have come to light, it’s time to show commitment and support to create the new future of work by mitigating both conscious and unconscious bias.
Here are three strategies to try in the new future of work.