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(6/2) 4 Ways Employers Can Act on D&I, Not Just Talk About It

By Joanne Kaldy / June 2, 2021

Walking the walk on diversity and inclusion requires more than workshops and policies. D&I need to be part of who you are as leaders and as an organization. Try these four steps to start being about diversity:

  • Be rooted in empathy. You can show empathy even if you don’t have shared experienced with another person.
  • Normalized difficult conversations. Realize that you may need to have uncomfortable conversations about a variety of subjects you’re not used to discussing. Be willing to listen and understand. Be open and honest.
  • Get all hands on deck. Get real input from people at all levels and from different backgrounds.
  • Be a proactive ally and shut down microaggressions. Use your position to address colleagues who are being reckless or irresponsible with words.

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