6b. ALL - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Advancing the Initiative in 2024 and Beyond (Intermediate - OPEN)
In the last decade, diversity, equity, and inclusion have been widely discussed in organizations across America. For some, these beliefs have been embraced and embedded in company culture, policies, and practices. For many others, however, the push toward a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace has not resulted in the same organizational gains - for a variety of reasons. In this session, panelists will discuss ways compliance professionals can continue to champion DEI initiatives within their firms, particularly when appetite for them may be waning within the organization or among its employees.
This session is open to regulators but closed to members of the press.
Learning Objectives:
Discuss red flags that might indicate appetite for DEI initiatives may be waning, how that translates to low morale and talent retention - both of which can affect a firm's culture of compliance.
Explain how diverse, equitable, and inclusive policies can be adapted for hybrid, remote, and on-site workforces.
Describe productive ways employees can hold their firm's leadership accountable if their DEI words and practices are not aligning.
Review DEI "success stories" in firms where the embrace of diverse, equitable, and inclusive policies & practices resulted in a positive change to the organization.
