DEI initiatives don’t seek to exclude or disadvantage any group. Instead, they focus on expanding opportunities to ensure that people from underrepresented backgrounds have a fair chance to compete. DEI helps organizations become more inclusive, encouraging a broader applicant pool so that companies can access the best talent, regardless of background.
Read MoreOne reason this myth persists is that people often confuse DEI with affirmative action. Affirmative action focused on providing opportunities for underserved minority communities by establishing preferences or goals to address systemic imbalances. While important, DEI is not about preferences.
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