Research shows younger workers most uncompromising on DEI

The latest research to be released has found that younger workers are particularly uncompromising when it comes to DEI policies, with three out of every five stating that they are a make-or-break issue.

This research was carried out by IRIS Software Group and it shows that employees of all ages believe in DEI. However, the findings also indicate that younger workers – namely Millennials and Generation Z – are the most committed. When it comes to Generation Z, 68% told the survey that they would consider leaving any company that abandoned its DEI policies. Among Millennials, the percentage to feel that way was 64%.

In an interview with HR Magazine, Shakil Butt from HR Hero for Hire stated that companies should make DEI central to the values of their organisation, rather than regarding it as something separate or to be added on.

What that boils down to is integrating it into their organisational cultures. This is a job for HR, but also something that a company culture consultant can help with.

Butt then continued by saying that:

“Often organisational values already support DEI principles such as courage, authenticity, creativity and trust, so referring back to these values can help to underpin any DEI activities using language already adopted by business leaders.”

Madison Berkeley co-founder Clare Coe said that making DEI central to an organisation was about ensuring it was applied to everything from recruitment to promotions. She stated that managers should take the time to learn how it can improve their organisations and give them an edge.