DEI Expert Explains How Terms Like "DEI Hire" Demean Leaders of Color

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A DEI expert explains how terms like DEI hire, DEI candidate, and DEI president are used to demean and devalue leaders of color. WEB DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is an important topic in the workplace. DEI starts at the top and trickles down through management. WEB Yet only 47 percent think they hold hiring managers to those standards. If you want to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion at your...

How is DEI different from diversity hiring? Why is DEI important in the workplace? WEB Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) refers to practices and policies intended to support people who come from varying backgrounds and...

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In conclusion, using terms like "DEI hire" and "DEI candidate" to describe leaders of color is not only inaccurate but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes. By focusing on the individual's qualifications and experience, rather than their perceived affiliation with a particular group, we can create a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.