DEI is not, and cannot be seen as an end in itself, just a "good to do" thing. The reality tells that, such initiatives will always remain at a surface level, for real change, we must establish a clear linkage of DEI initiatives to business outcomes.
Author - Devika Tandon
is currently HR Director for Hilti India. With 15+ years of HR experience, she has worked across a variety of roles spanning generalist and centers of excellence to consulting. Apart from her professional assignments, she is also a member of Academic Council at Fore School of Management. She has been recognized for her thought leadership in HR and has been a speaker at various reputed conferences.