Serious criticisms about organizational diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have been leveled periodically over the last 3.5 years in response to the increased focus on the topic in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. However, the questions raised by DEI critics present potential opportunities for innovation, not deletion. If we can apply the inclusive leadership practice of engaging in dialogue and open debate so we can see the issue from all sides, the practices will get better.
Search 2.0 is a revolutionary approach designed for organizations on their DE&I journey. It’s not a diversity-focused template, but for all future leadership appointments.
For over 18 years, Egon Zehnder has been tracking boardroom diversity around the world. The 2022–2023 Global Board Diversity Tracker captures the progress that has been made in 44 countries.
Globally, women lost jobs due to the pandemic at a rate 1.8 times greater than men. Egon Zehnder conducted a survey with 300 C-Suite leaders on how to advance career development and equity opportunities for women
To showcase top Latina and Latino talent in the U.S., LCDA and Egon Zehnder launched a video series featuring nine distinguished Latino and Latina board directors.
Explore the evolving landscape of gender diversity in Danish corporate leadership with Female Force 2025's second report, highlighting progress, challenges, and innovative strategies driving inclusive workplaces toward a future of competence-based leadership.
The financial sector grapples with stark disparities, with only 9% of global Investment Committee members being women and Black professionals comprising just 7% of entry-level investment roles in North America, underscoring the imperative for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) reform. Amid the push for increased DEI metrics, a growing intersection with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices is observed, emphasizing the crucial role of data in driving progress, transparency, and the transformation of culture within alternative firms.
Our work with leaders worldwide has identified several leading practices for uncovering and preventing behaviors that lead to culture destruction.
The commitment to inclusion, equity and diversity in businesses can – and should – stay on course.
Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management, delves into the experiences that have shaped her as a leader.
Well-run diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives can yield many benefits, but on the other hand, poorly resourced DE&I efforts can put a business at risk and hinder progress, as consultants Chuck Gray and Cynthia Soledad discuss.
Making leadership appointment processes more inclusive starts with the role of the people involved in the search process, Silvia Wiesner explores, drawing from "Search 2.0: The Future of Leadership Appointments."
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