Opinion

March 8, 2022

Think your startup's ready for a head of diversity and inclusion? Think again

Considering hiring a head of diversity, equity and inclusion? Think before you leap.


Laura Smith

5 min read

Laura Smith

While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are top of the agenda for some of Europe’s fastest-growing companies, an organisation can’t just declare itself diverse, equitable and inclusive. You can’t speak that into being. You build it, you grow it with commitment, strategic action and accountability. 

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