Companies scramble to hire diversity officers, but progress is slow

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The reckoning on race in America last year forced some firms to quickly address their shortcomings and include more measures to hire and retain Black employees.

When Trudy Sullivan was appointed as the first chief communications and diversity, equity and inclusion officer at Health Catalyst in 2019, the company was ramping up programs aimed at gender parity. The Salt Lake City based healthcare provider has since adapted the programs towards minorities. It also created an employee affinity group, Shades, that is working with customers seeking to do a better job with healthcare in underserved communities, she said.

“Yes, patience is a virtue, but sometimes being a little bit impatient about these things that need to be changed more quickly is not a bad thing,” Sullivan said. “I’m seeing that urgency that I haven’t in the past.”

 

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Here’s The Bottom Line Reason Why Companies Need A Chief Diversity OfficerWhy can't HR take care of diversity, equity, and inclusion? Most HR departments are not equipped to tackle these crucial elements of today's workforce. A Chief Diversity Officer helps a company transform into a work culture where all employees are given an equal chance, and are respected.
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