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The Equity Advantage: Why DEIB succeeds and fails
Have you ever heard the proverb “May you live in interesting times?” On its face, it reads as a blessing, but the irony is that living in interesting times can feel more like a burden. We certainly are living in interesting times – a time where the world order as we know it feels imperiled, the future of humanity is at risk due to climate change, fact and fiction are harder than ever to distinguish due to social media, polarization seems to force more and more of us into our own echo-chambers, and workforces and workplaces are changing rapidly due to AI, automation, and societal shifts.
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The Equity Advantage: Cornerstone's DEIB Principle 1: DEIB is good for everyone
In 1932, a 14-year-old boy named Ed Roberts, living in San Mateo, California, contracted polio. He was confined to a wheelchair and dependent on an iron lung. He attended high school via telephone since the school couldn't accommodate wheelchair access or provide space for his iron lung. When he reached the end of his senior year, the school denied his graduation because he hadn't met the physical education requirement.
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The Equity Advantage: Cornerstone’s equity-first approach to DEIB
In July, SHRM announced they are dropping ‘equity’ from their inclusion and diversity framework, citing polarization and misunderstanding about the term. The move ignited a robust dialogue amongst HR professionals about the future of DEIB efforts.
