This post was written by Arit Eminue MBE, People, Inclusion and Culture Specialist All Things People & Talent
This roundtable couldn’t have been timelier, considering the recent unacceptable racism faced by Diane Abbott, the reduction of investment into DEI, and the sharp critiques and outspoken scepticism from some high-profile names on DEI; I felt now was time to have a private forum for internal DEI leaders to explore and unpick the impact of the backlash, the challenges, explore solutions, network, and collectively exhale – albeit momentarily. The range of industries around the table and the willingness to openly share perspectives and experiences reinforced the need for People, Inclusion, and Culture leaders to connect and collaborate. I’m looking forward to hosting more roundtables soon. This document outlines our key takeaways. Two themes resonated deeply with me: the critical need for accountability measures for leaders and managers and greater partnership between HR leaders and their counterparts leading DEI.
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