Many organizations are striving to create workplaces that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in response to macrotrends like the Great Resignation and social justice movements in the United States. The shift to hybrid and remote work has added urgency to these conversations. In one way, it’s easier than ever for organizations to recruit the best talent from anywhere and bring new, diverse voices to the table. But hybrid and remote work can also reinforce existing hierarchies, reduce networking opportunities, and make underrepresented employees feel even less visible.Knowledge Management teams are well-positioned to make meaningful contributions to their organizations’ DEI goals and help create workplaces where every employee can flourish. After all, good KM relies on democratizing access to knowledge and expertise while creating psychologically safe spaces to exchange ideas and experiences. But organizations must think deeply about KM’s implications for DEI to determine how the two initiatives can and should support one another...
Ken Notes: This story ends with a great list of ideas for implementing DEI...
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