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Diversity and inclusion

Meaning in human resources, with examples

nounCommon term

In human resources, diversity and inclusion means: Policies and practices that aim to employ people from different backgrounds and to make sure everyone feels respected and able to take part at work.

In Turkish: çeşitlilik ve kapsayıcılık, çeşitlilik ve dahil etme

How it is used

Shortened to D&I; DEI adds equity, and EDI is common in the UK. Companies may have a D&I lead, employee networks and diversity reports. The topic is debated in some countries, and wording and policies vary between employers.

Example sentences

  1. Our diversity and inclusion report is published every spring.

  2. She leads the diversity and inclusion network for the European offices.

Common collocations

  • diversity and inclusion policy
  • D&I strategy
  • diversity and inclusion training
  • inclusive workplace
  • discriminationTreating a person unfairly or less well than others because of who they are, for example because of their sex, age, race, religion or disability.
  • employer brandingThe way a company presents itself as a place to work, and the efforts it makes to be seen as an attractive employer.
  • employee engagementHow committed and motivated employees feel about their work and their organisation, and how much effort they are willing to put in.
  • recruitmentThe process of finding, attracting and choosing new people to work for an organisation, from advertising a job to making an offer.

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