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6. Diversity and Inclusion Younger generations tend to be more
As awareness of injustices spread, so does empathetic towards the struggles of minority
society’s call for fair and safe workplaces groups, young leaders included. Gen Z and
and practices. The public increasingly holds millennials tend to be driving these changes,
companies accountable for building diverse, however other generations also play a part.
inclusive organizations. The public is pushing to see more equitable
practices across all facets of life, including
In recent years, society has increased work.
demands for companies to appoint more
women and people of color to positions of Diversity and inclusion are a rising trend,
leadership, greater awareness of mental and should not be a passing trend. Every
health in the workplace, a growing number employee deserves a safe and supportive
of brands and organizations outwardly work environment. The movement has been
supporting the LGBTQ+ rights movement, and growing steadily over the past decades and
more accommodations for professionals with has recently received significant boosts
disabilities. Despite considerable progress, and breakthroughs. Whether these leaps in
further improvements are necessary. progress lead to paradigm shifts, or are just
part of the current zeitgeist depends on actions
As society grows more connected through moving forward.
technology, it is becoming harder to hide
professional injustices. The internet gives With the rise of employee resource groups,
people the power to share experience and like experimentation with fairer hiring practices,
minded peers. The more stories come out, the and appointment of diversity officers in
greater the calls for tolerance and inclusion. organizations, the work world seems to be
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