Public affairs professionals are relying on their issues and reputation management skills to help companies navigate the growing focus on DEI, corporate social engagement and ESG. The Council’s Social Impact Committee Co-chairs Roi Ewell and Maureen Kline discuss how the committee can help provide guidance in that area and priorities for the year ahead.

As remote work continues, workers with disabilities have been most severely affected by the inadequacy of some of the new tech tools. Learn how to ensure that your company’s culture and policies give people with disabilities the same opportunities as their colleagues.

Companies routinely publicize their diversity programs, but how many actually go beyond self-aggrandizing announcements and do the real work to advance their stated goals?  Learn how to ensure you’re putting teeth into your DEI efforts.

There’s much to celebrate during Pride month, including the continued evidence that inclusion of LGBTQ people in the workplace is good for business. Despite this, members of the community report struggling to be accepted in their workplaces and recognized for their efforts. Read on for why this disconnect persists and the role of business and the media.

Guest author Monica Almond, Ph.D., shares how to avoid the “blindspots” of cultural stereotypes and tips for recognizing and mitigating bias before it takes root in your organization.

New research by the Harvard Business Review explores the link between DEI and mental and physical health and how companies can ensure they are supporting both employee well-being and the business itself.

How does new research about underrepresentation of older people in media and advertising correlate to how older workers are considered in the diversity and inclusion efforts of companies?

New data shows that corporate boards increased their diversity by 25% in the past year. Learn where the growth was concentrated and where gaps remain. 

The gap in burnout between men and women has almost doubled in the past year. We explore new research that looks at this trend and other workplace gaps.

Recent studies show that companies are engaging in civil rights priorities more than any other social issues, and yet the public is largely unimpressed with corporate America’s efforts. The Council’s Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, Laura Horsley, breaks down what’s behind the disconnect.

Nine of 10 companies in a recent Council survey say pressure to engage on social issues has increased in the past three years. Learn more about where the pressure is coming from, and which issues are being prioritized.

A Nasdaq study in 2020 found that more than 75% of companies would not have met their new goals for gender and racial diversity. Learn more about the new policy for companies listed on the exchange.

Council DEI expert Erica Harris highlights how leaders in the space are driving change — both within companies and for the profession.

In this new column, we’re highlighting findings that are helping organizations embed diversity, equity and inclusion in their day-to-day operations through small but significant changes.