What is DEI?
What is DEI?
Diversity: The presence and participation of individuals with varying backgrounds and perspectives, including those who have been traditionally underrepresented.
Equity: Equal access to opportunities and fair, just, and impartial treatment
Inclusion: A sense of belonging in an environment where all feel welcomed, accepted, and respected1
Equality is everyone getting a pair of shoes.
Diversity is everyone getting a different pair of shoes.
Equity is everyone getting a pair of shoes that fit.
Acceptance is understanding we all wear different kinds of shoes.
Belonging is wearing the shoes you want without judgement
Credit: Jamie Shields
Many nonprofits are working to address the disparities caused by health inequities in traditionally marginalized communities (people of color, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, etc).
Focusing only on meeting the needs of the community can create blind spots in addressing the needs of the organization. DEI should be included in all aspects of operations.
DEI is more than hiring a diverse staff, it's recognizing and celebrating differences, ensuring access, and making necessary accomidations so that all can participate.
"Health Equity Should be Embedded in Leadership Teams Throughout Every Organization"
"Health Equity Should be Embedded in Leadership Teams Throughout Every Organization"
The 2024 Outlook for Health Equity report states, "health equity can affect every aspect of business—from an organization’s workforce to its products and services. It can be the differentiator in value and growth. As a business imperative, health equity should be embedded in leadership teams and throughout every organization. Health equity leaders can be instrumental in coordinating those efforts. As care continues to shift from reactive to restorative and preventive, health equity could become even more important."
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DEI: What it is & How to Champion it in the Workplace | HBS Online. (2023, October 3). Business Insights Blog. https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/what-is-dei
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