Companies talk a big game about diversity and inclusion, often with an intense focus on increasing diversity representation at the highest levels of leadership. Yet many of these same companies struggle to hire, retain, and promote diverse employees. In light of the “Great Resignation” taking place, in which employees who weren’t happy in their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic are leaving the workforce in droves to find better opportunities, higher salaries, and stronger culture fits, it’s more important than ever to highlight retention and internal opportunities in your hiring conversations.
