Please enjoy this sponsored post brought to you by our HR Consultant and client, Jeff So, HR Manager at Indochino MY WORKPLACE NEEDS A DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) COMMITTEE, NOW WHAT? So in 2021, it’s become more common for organizations to say there’s a “need” to have DEI given the rise in social movements like BLM, Stop Asian Hate, and Every Child Matters. You have so much to navigate and so many topics to tackle but none of this matters if the committee ends up being performative or virtuous for the sake of brand awareness. For me, as an HR leader, it’s relatively easy to lead any initiative that betters those around you, especially when it comes to our colleagues and coworkers. But know this, not every HR leader is necessarily a DEI expert but you may asked to wear that hat for your organization because honestly, who else would? On the other hand, just because you aren’t a DEI expert doesn’t mean it’s impossible to champion inclusion and foster a respectful workplace for all! Here’s how I did it (and by no means is this the only way). Before you start any committee, it’s important to have buy-in …