Mandatory diversity training can trigger resentment among employees, who may perceive it as a coercive imposition of political correctness rather than a genuine effort to foster understanding and acceptance. Such resistance not only impedes the effectiveness of the training but also breeds cynicism, further entrenching barriers to progress. Explore the challenges and solutions in navigating the pitfalls of in-house diversity training. Gain insights from HR, diversity leaders, and CEOs for effective strategies.
At this moment, leaders and managers are scrambling to figure out how to respond to the Black Lives Matter movement and learn more about how they can be anti-racist. From revisiting hiring practices to organizing internal conversations about race and allyship, there’s now a pressure to act quickly in industries thus far moved pretty slowly when it comes to investing in inclusion.