July Monthly Briefing: DE&IScrutiny Our views on what matters |
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You will have noticed an acceleration of the attention businesses, investors, civil society and governments are placing on diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). 2020 kickstarted a seismic change in scrutiny of employers; in 2021 pressure continues to mount from all sides.
Our leading article explores what does ‘good’ DE&I look like? Why and how DE&I initiatives must be holistic, considered, measurable and authentic.
Our three side stories present different angles and examples of current diversity practices. From how targets and reporting requirements are driving some action and turning DE&I disclosures into a must-have, to the recent trends in boardroom recruitment, to going deeper into how flexible working policies risk perpetuating exclusionary power dynamics, if employers don’t implement holistic DE&I initiatives.
Our guest article makes a fascinating read. It explores the results of the World Benchmarking Alliance’s first-ever Gender Benchmarktaking a good look at how apparel companies are not being transparent enough about their gender efforts and impacts.
An unmissable edition of the Monthly to stay on top of one of the fastest-moving parts of the ESG agenda. |
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|  | Regulation, shareholder action and policy: Driving action for corporate DE&I Growing pressure on and increased scrutiny of companies’ DE&I actions are prevalent across industries, with proposals to link executive pay to progress on DE&I. Read More |
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 | One-off craze or trendsetter: Is boardroom diversity here to stay? Recent trends in boardroom appointments and changes in the investment world, indicate that pressure on companies for board diversity will only intensify. Read More |
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 | Post-Covid working world: Flexible working policies are not enough
Workplaces – virtual or otherwise – run the risk of perpetuating exclusionary power dynamics, if employers don’t implement holistic diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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 | What does ‘good’ DE&I look like? What does ‘good’ DE&I look like? How can these concepts be applied to the business successfully? Read More |
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 | Fast on fashion, slow on gender equality
The World Benchmarking Alliance’s first-ever Gender Benchmark found that, when it comes to the most influential apparel companies, they might be fast on fashion, but are still slow on gender equality. Read more
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