What does EDI mean in the workplace and why is an effective EDI strategy vital to business?
Promoting and delivering EDI in the workplace is an essential part of supporting the delivery of business objectives including the recruitment, retention of skilled employees, building and managing a fit for purpose organisations. EDI is also supportive to creating working environments and cultures where every individual can feel safe, experience a sense of belonging, and empowered to perform to the best of their abilities.
This factsheet provides practical steps aligned to CIPD’s Resetting EDI and reaffirming inclusion report. By embedding EDI into organisational business priorities, core people processes, leadership behaviours and governance structures, organisations can comply with their legal duties as well as fostering workplaces where all individuals are able to thrive and contribute fully.
The factsheet gives an overview of what workplace EDI means, and how an effective EDI strategy is essential to an organisation’s business objectives.
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