The DEI Breakdown

Diversity, equity, inclusion, D&I, DIB, JEDI. In the Season One finale of Work the Unworkable pod, Elle and Jay reflect on workplace diversity initiatives in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest global racial reckoning. While companies and organizations co-opt DEI lingo, Elle and Jay wonder if it’s just another (JEDI) mind trick! Major themes of this discussion include: your company’s (failed) attempt at creating an inclusive work environment and new acronyms to use in your next Zoom meeting.

Acronyms defined:

• D&I = Diversity & Inclusion

• DIB = Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

• JEDI = Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

• DEI = Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion