Today, we are at a crossroads when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Despite increased awareness of the need for inclusion, the pandemic has disproportionality impacted women and people of color. Looking ahead, we are wise to plan for a build-back that intentionally focuses on inclusion as a core principle.
Join Archer and Heidi Ridley and Kathryn McDonald of Radiant ESG for a discussion on how diversity, equity and inclusion influences all aspects of our economic life – from our individual experiences, to those of our firms, to the aggregate economy. They will discuss:
- The cost of inequality, the benefit of diversity: Lack of inclusion has been estimated to cost billions and can only be addressed if we stop thinking of DEI as a zero-sum game.
- Green shoots and the challenge at hand: While the need for greater inclusion is being recognized, more action and accountability are needed.
- An opportunity to leap forward: The ‘just build-back’ approach can benefit those who were most impacted by COVID and accelerate company-level and economy-wide growth.