Statements about wanting to increase diversity and inclusion come from good intentions, but words alone aren’t enough to get the job done. Business leaders must go beyond good intentions and develop a strategic mindset anchored in data.
Bob Lockett, chief diversity and talent officer at ADP, explained the data-driven approach during his session “Using Data to Walk the Talk and Build Inclusive Teams” at SHRM INCLUSION 2021.
He said that by using a data-driven process—much like the classic “scientific method” learned in grade school—companies can identify gaps, target specific issues that need to be addressed and establish an informed path forward.
