7 ways to fulfill diversity, equity and inclusion commitments

Calls for diversity, equity and inclusion can no longer be ignored.

That doesn’t mean you can simply issue a statement supporting an initiative or creating a task force and go back to the status quo. Instead, organizations are grappling with overhauling programs and fixing where they fall short.

Here’s what four communications experts shared in our recent session, “The Workplace Experience–and Why a Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is More Crucial than Ever”:

1. Show that DE&I isn’t solely a communications function.

“A lot of organizations are dealing with DE&I like it’s a communications problem that can be solved with communications,” says Esther-Mireya Tejada, chief marketing and communications officer for SoundExchange. “That’s not the issue, so that’s not the solution.”

Instead of sending another company-wide memo or crafting the perfect social media profile photo or post, organizations must commit to meaningful goals and complete the actions that will fulfil those goals. This includes hiring and promoting diverse talent, as well as donations and partnerships with social justice organizations.