The CEO of the Co-op group, Shirine Khoury-Haq, has cautioned that the rollback of diversity initiatives in the UK could reverse decades of progress. As major U.S. companies retreat from diversity commitments, the Co-op remains dedicated to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Khoury-Haq believes that retracting DEI is harmful, deepening inequality and eroding trust in society. She emphasizes that those opposing inclusion often benefit from existing advantages, highlighting the importance of equity in the workplace. Additionally, the UK government is set to consult on a new bill aimed at addressing racial and disability pay disparities among large employers.
Rolling back on DEI isn't just an internal business decision, it has real-world consequences. It deepens inequality, weakens trust, and risks undoing decades of progress.
The speed at which some are doing it makes you wonder if they ever truly meant it.
It is no coincidence that the drive to reverse inclusion efforts is often led by those who already hold advantage.
The government had an absolute commitment to tackling racial inequality and diversity and inclusion.
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