Definition
A strategic initiative to ensure workplaces represent and support people from all backgrounds. Often abbreviated as DEI, sometimes followed by eye-rolling.
Example Usage
Our company launched a new DEI program focused on hiring diverse candidates.
Origin
Framework developed in the 1990s, popularized significantly after 2020
Fun Fact
Companies with higher diversity metrics tend to have better financial performance
Source: Contemporary HR Strategy
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See “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)” in Corporate Speak, Gen-Z Slang, Pirate Speak, and more.
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