Captivate Shines a Spotlight on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Enacting meaningful DEI policies in the workplace is imperative for a successful business and requires incorporating all three pillars of diversity equity and inclusion However a recent Captivate Office Pulse survey of over 400 professionals found that equity is getting short shrift Just 68 say their company is equitable while 80 tout inclusivity and 73 report diversityInvite job candidates to apply live during the Media and Advertising Community39s Black Talent Outreach Week at MediaVillagecom and AdvancingDiversityorg October 1720 Apply for jobssubmit your resume hereamp160Equity or the presence of impartiality and fairness for all employees based on their diverse needs applies to many areas but perhaps none so pressing as pay Earlier this year a separate Captivate Office Pulse study found that the gender pay gap persists and as gender intersects with race sexual orientation ability and age that gap becomes a chasm A national workforce study corroborated that Latinas make just 49 cents for every dollar earned by a white man while Black Native American and AAPI women also lag behind hite men in terms of compensation LGBTQ workers and workers with disabilities also experience pay inequityBridging the disparity is one of the most soughtafter DEI outcomes according to Office Pulse panelists Just 37 report that their company enforces pay equity policies amp8211 but 49 consider it the DEI initiative that they39d most like to see implemented Analysis of hiring practices 36 and mentorship programs 33 were the nextmost soughtafter initiativesFostering a culture of inclusion is a high priority for the next generation of workers 52 of Millennial and Gen Z workers who were quotnot satisfied at allquot with their companyamp8217s progress in creating a diverse and inclusive environment left within two years Furthermore the most diverse companies are 35 more likely to outperform their competitorsImplementing the pillars of DEI in the workplace takes ongoing advocacy dedication and yes leadership but you can lead at any stage of your career In the spirit of Global Diversity Awareness month Captivateamp8217s Drivers of Diversity series is honoring champions who are promoting DEI within teams and across organizations to ensure all feel valued and respected Some highlights from the seriesamp8217 DEI advocates includeamp8220When working in a multicultural space representation matters It is important for the creative process and final product to be reflective of the intended audienceamp8221 Erik Thomas Sr Group Manager Experiential Sponsorship ampamp Multicultural Marketing Hyundai Motor AmericaThe most powerful way to ensure inclusivity is to have the right representation at the table When bringing together a working group involve not just different teams or functions but also a diversity of lived experiences that will contribute to a variety of perspectivesquotMy goal is to help everyone recognize their role and responsibility in creating a diverse equitable and inclusive world We canamp8217t do it alonequot Jennifer Willey Founder and CEO Wet CementRather than call people out call people in Reforming deeplyentrenched systems is hard work and old norms wonamp8217t budge without the involvement of manyamp8220I became the third Female Chief Engineer in the City of Chicago I do my best to be visible to younger women in the industry and remind them and others that we don39t have to be who we were yesterday By making myself visible other people will learn that women are valid candidates in traditionally male dominated fields and rolesamp8221 Barbara Hickey Director of Operations and Construction Willis Tower EQ OfficeEnsuring that diversity is seen heard and celebrated is a considerable tool in battling systemic barriers Captivateamp8217s Drivers of Diversity series aims at achieving just that alongside monthlong coverage of company spotlights advice for employees and employers and a deep dive into the arts and culture of historically marginalized groupsAs workplaces strive to prioritize and implement DEI strategies we must acknowledge that there is no amp8220doneamp8221 Advancing DEI requires evergreen dedication Beyond the content series Captivate has an ongoing commitment to being a diverse equitable and inclusive environment anchored by a culture statement a DEI framework thatamp8217s integrated into every aspect of the business a DEI committee and an employee resource group focused on inclusion We believe this focus will not only make Captivate a better business it will also build a better community Simply put itamp8217s the right thing to do and weamp8217re proud to be doing itClick the social buttons to share this story with colleagues and friendsThe opinions expressed here are the author39s views and do not necessarily represent the views of MediaVillagecomMyersBizNet

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