2020 Job Trends: Diversity and Inclusion specialists

[Jodi LeBlanc]

Glassdoor, in its “2020 Job Trends” report, predicts that recruitment of D&I specialists will become a major priority for a broad swathe of employers in the coming year as they seek to modernize their corporate culture and attract new employees.

“In 2020 and beyond, as companies continue to build action-oriented diversity and inclusion teams, we expect to see a wave of hiring for leaders and managers that will help carry forward the mission of building a more diverse and inclusive workforce,” Glassdoor’s chief economist, Andrew Chamberlain, wrote.

Check out the full article here:

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/02/demand-for-diversity-and-inclusion-professionals-set-to-rise-in-2020.html

[Fernando Bordallo]

Hiring D&I specialists can very well be an important step for inclusive workplaces. One that also demonstrates the organization's desire to change and up to live their values.

However, I wonder how much change can come from newly hired change-drivers vs the attitude of employees? I guess this is a bit of a chicken and egg question. Thoughts?

[Jodi LeBlanc]

I agree, very much a chicken and add scenario. Authentic steps will hopefully move the marker, not just actions that check a tick box.