DEI needs an intersectional approach

Real diversity will only be attained when organisations focus on true equity

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Michelle Sequeira, UK diversity, equity and inclusion consulting leader, Mercer

As a society, we are becoming more aware of our biases, but we are still seeing a lag in the progress of organisations as they continue to focus on some but not all women.

Most organisations aiming to achieve gender equality only consider women as a collective group. When they create their people strategy and set targets, there is little evidence that demographics beyond gender is considered. As a result, challenges left unaddressed are those faced by women who are also part of other demographics, such as being racially and ethnically diverse, a part of the LGBTQ+ community, trans, neurodiverse and/or having a disability.

Read the full comment in ESG Clarity’s March 2022 digital magazine.

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