Survey: Who’s responsible for DE&I programs and progress?
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DE&I delineation and ownership has become a hot topic in the past year.
Ideally, it’s something everyone plays a role in. But who, exactly, is responsible for establishing programs, measuring progress and ensuring accountability?
According to workers representing 383 U.S. employers who responded to XpertHR’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer Trends Survey 2021, 52% of companies look to their chief human resources officer to helm corporate inclusion efforts. The CEO, president, or owner is at least partially responsible for DE&I at 36% of organizations, followed by:
(Respondents could choose more than one option if responsibility is shared.)
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