Labor/Employment
Dec. 14, 2023
The future of DEI: making employment initiatives effective
The true value of DEI programs is the improved employee experience, which generally translates into company success.
Matthew J. Weber
Associate, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
In recent years diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have become omnipresent in the workplace, but are they effective? The short answer is: they can be. Studies have found that an intentional and cohesive year-round program is more effective than an occasional standalone training. Such programs are worth the investment as they can increase employees' sense of belonging and feeling of inclusion, which tends to result in less turnover and more successful com...