OVER my 23-year tenure in human resources (HR), I have witnessed a transformative shift in how diversity intersects with our field. Initially, HR and diversity seemed to run on parallel tracks with just occasional points of convergence. Today, the landscape is dramatically different.
Historically, the corporate landscape was governed by conventional norms, with a predominant emphasis on financial incentives, often within male-dominated settings. But as we have evolved, so too has our perspective within HR. Our objectives have expanded beyond mere numerical targets — we are now deeply invested in nurturing and retaining talent, underlining a commitment to inclusivity that goes hand in hand with technological advancements, and a push toward gender balance.
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