We have learned from the past that D&I initiatives get negatively impacted during crisis time. Reports from China – being first to be impacted by the current pandemic show that many organizations have put D&I initiatives on hold and de-prioritized it over other business criticalities. The current pandemic has forced large-scale remote working which has adversely impacted the inclusive culture.  While this is a potential danger – we also have some positive supporting research proving that the nations and companies that took bold D&I initiatives in normal and in such trying times were better off to pull through the crisis.  So is D&I a burden or a powerful tool to get back to normal business?

We are at a crossroads. Its time to refresh our understanding of D&I especially with reference to gender diversity, equity and inclusion

Let’s hear from our experts and get clarity on this paradox and help clear our thoughts and help build a proactive and systematic approach to a diverse and inclusive culture even during this pandemic time