Surprisingly, 23% of respondents don’t have ED&I policies in place, and out of those that do, nearly two thirds don’t think they’re effective. When we asked if they have ED&I targets in place, most (69%) don’t have any, and for those that do, only 5% of businesses hit all their targets. However, 39% reported to hitting most of their targets.
For employees to feel safe, a sense of belonging, and empowered to reach their full potential, it’s crucial for businesses to promote and deliver equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace. According to CIPD, to progress ED&I, businesses should be shaping their strategy to go beyond legal compliance and take an intersectional approach.