Women with intersecting marginalised identities, such as disabled women, are more doubtful than any other groups about the success of their organisations’ DEI efforts, a new report has found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of all identities, doubts about DEI programmes’ effectiveness were most pronounced among black women and disabled women, according to The Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024, commissioned by HR tech firm Culture Amp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Men, and particularly white men, were more likely to perceive DEI efforts at their organisation as successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mary-Clare Race, CEO at business management consultancy Talking Talent, did not find this surprising. Speaking to HR magazine, she said: “Research carried out by Talking Talent in 2023 corroborates this finding. It is not surprising when we consider the vast majority of DEI interventions deployed in organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese interventions have typically been one-dimensional, focusing on a single facet of identity without considering the unique experiences individuals face when multiple identities intersect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs individuals, we are not one-dimensional. We are more than a set of labels and cannot be neatly categorised. Our identities have many layers, presenting various barriers at different times in our lives and careers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Culture Amp’s data also showed found that fewer organisations shared DEI data at executive meetings \u2013 a decline from 56% of companies in 2021 to 46% of in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paul Sesay, CEO of the DEI network Inclusive Companies, explained that collecting employee data could improve HR\u2019s approach to intersectionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He told HR magazine: \u201cTo better understand their experiences, it is crucial for employers to conduct targeted surveys and organise focus groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnalysing data through an intersectional lens and collaborating with employee resource groups will help to provide the necessary deeper insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn addition, continuous education on intersectionality for HR staff is essential to keep this front and centre in an organisation\u2019s decision making.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HR practitioners told Culture Amp that their use of external consultants had fallen from 66% to 47% between 2021 and 2023. However the report found that companies that hire DEI consultants build teams that are 8% more diverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report also noted that DEI efforts were most impactful when integrated into business operations and existing programmes, rather than a one-off intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HR leaders should set regular goals to embed intersectionality throughout their organisation, Sesay added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He continued: \u201cEmbedding DEI into existing programmes requires integrating DEI goals into the business strategy and performance metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHR can enhance this process by embedding intersectionality into all training programmes, establishing robust feedback systems, involving affected employees in DEI development and committing to ongoing review and improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese strategies aim to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace, recognising the unique challenges faced by those with intersecting marginalised identities.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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