It is time for companies to get religion. Even as diversity work has become pervasive in corporate cultures, religious identity is too often left out. A review of the Fortune 100 companies demonstrates that a very small percentage include religion or interfaith engagement in their approach to diversity.
Where Religious Identity Fits into Your DEI Strategy
Seven best practices to help companies embrace religious diversity.
June 21, 2023
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Summary.
Companies generally avoid acknowledging religious differences at work because they fear doing so creates legal risk. This is short-sighted. People’s religious identity is a form of diversity, so religion must be part of any company’s DEI strategy. These seven best practices will help companies embrace religious diversity.
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