Many companies begin their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts with the best of intentions. They want to ensure that their employees feel included and supported, that the company has diverse points of view at the table and that customers feel represented in their marketing. But this doesn’t always mean these efforts are going to be successful.
To help shed some light on why that is, the members of Young Entrepreneur Council share their insights on why many companies’ DEI efforts fail and what leaders can do to ensure they actually succeed.
1. Unconscious Bias Was Never Addressed
Leaders must recognize that unconscious bias can lead