How important is workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion to you?
DEI is a hot buzzword in the HR and recruiting world. Employers are writing diversity statements and advertising their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Why? Because they believe DEI is important to applicants and they want to attract more of them.
So how important is it to you? Do you look for diversity statements when applying for jobs? Do you investigate a company's commitment to DEI before applying? Why is it important or not important to you?
I'm transitioning my career from banking to project coordinator or management. I look for DEI not just in words but in action. I want to see DEI in positions, in culture and in people. Co-vid taught me a few things, one being, action is everything.
To have total Inclusion we must be totally Accessible in society in general and the workplace. That is why we need to change the narrative from #DEI to #ADEI or #DEIA where A stands for Accessibility. The Disability Community is made up of every other marginalized community. We need to not only be at the table we need to be INCLUDED in every decision, policy, etc. It is time, wouldn't you say? #ADEI #togetherwecan
@Bill Branstetter In the trucking industry all that matters is if you have Class A and experience. The more endorsements you have the more valuable you are. Carriers will say equal opportunity and all that, but male or female all you need is your CDL. It’s also not important to me because my goal is to be self-employed in real estate investing and I can’t put to much commitment or thought into the company I’m working for if that’s my long-term goal anyways.