| | November 2020MANAGEHRMAGAZINE.COM6Diversity and inclusion is not a new topic for today's corporations, but over the last few years, the slow D&I burn has turned into a flashpoint, in part due to the #MeToo moment. Leaders across all organisations are unsure as to how they can systematically challenge the status quo, and build a more diverse and inclusive workforce. It is upon this foundational question that technology companies have begun to come up with innovative ideas to support equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace--recognising that new technological capabilities, paired with this increased urgency, represents an opportunity to address D&I challenges in novel ways.One of the biggest risks to a company's D&I strategy is the perception that D&I is compartmentalised, a bolt-on to HR, or of too little strategic value to merit a proper seat at the table. Moving from compliance-focused diversity hiring to a more holistic sense of inclusivity will be a key D&I trend this year. Any recruitment platform a firm uses should have a diversity parameter, ensuring minimum bias in the hiring process. At the same time, diversity of thought requires an intersectional approach, with just as much emphasis on socioeconomic and other minority backgrounds as on gender. In 2020 and moving forward, we'll see more analysis of how different types of inequality intersect, and will shift recruitment practices, selection criteria, cultures, and unconscious biases toward the necessary action for meaningful change.As an industry that has been spearheading corporate D&I efforts for years, HR has deep expertise and will continue to play a prominent role in leading the customer experience transformation. As companies look to amplify their market-relevance, HR departments will be charged with strategically staffing companies in ways that enrich the D&I profile and foster greater connections with customers.In this edition of Manage HR, we bring you the story of some of the most successful diversity and inclusion consulting/service providers in Europe and UK that are leveraging innovative technologies to facilitate the best outcomes for their clients. This edition also offers a combination of thought leadership from subject matter experts with real-life stories on fostering robust partnerships and exclusive insights from CIOs and CXOs. We hope this edition will provide you with the right assistance in choosing the partner that best fits your business requirements.Let us know your thoughts!EditorialSparking a New Conversation around D&IManaging EditorAlex GonsalvesEditorial StaffAaron PierceAva Garcia Philo VazRussell ThomasVisualizersChris LynnCopyright © 2020 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEmail:sales@managehrmagazine.comeditor@managehrmagazine.commarketing@managehrmagazine.com MANAGE HR MAGAZINENovember - 03 - 2020, Volume 02, Issue 10 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Manage HR MagazineVisit www.managehrmagazine.com Alex GonsalvesManaging Editoreditor@managehrmagazine.comAlex Gonsalves
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