Diversity, equity and inclusion workers sounded off on Twitter over companies not hiring them to cut costs, arguing their jobs were necessary for workers and companies.
jobs while workers were leaving these fields at a higher rate than non-DEI positions, a recent report found. The study by Revelio Labs said last year companies who had layoffs cut DEI positions at a 33% rate versus a 21% cut for other roles.
Diversity equity inclusion symbol. Concept words 'Diversity equity inclusion' on wooden blocks on beautiful grey background. Diversity, business, inclusion and equity concept. "I had over 30 speaking engagements last Feb. This month 5. It’s insane how things have just been cut. Tell me that you care about your Black and Brown employees w/out telling me you care. How can you solve this… make equity all year around… You can’t make equity optional," equity strategist Minda Harts wrote.
Harts condemned companies who cut DEI positions, telling them to"recommit" to the cause because employees"need safe spaces to work.That is tied to productivity."Dr. Jenn M. Jackson, an assistant professor at Syracuse University and self-described abolitionist, said,"This resonates. My engagements are much lower this year. And, I think it's important to pay attention to who is getting paid to talk about race right now: white women.
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