A brand new year is unfolding! And along with that, more opportunities to learn and grow in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
And if you are serious about bringing a change in workplace DEI — it’s important to keep expanding your knowledge. One of the best ways to do that is by reading widely and learning from the best to improve your organization’s approach to DEI.
Here are our 3 picks from the year 2022 –
1) DEI Deconstructed: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Doing The Work and Doing It Right
Written by one of LinkedIn’s most popular experts on DEI, Lily Zheng, this book is an actionable guide to how impact matters more than intent. The author starts from the basics of defining measurable impact outcomes for DEI and then lays out strategies for pushing organizations towards those outcomes.
Any professional looking for methodical steps to make workplaces more diverse, equitable and inclusive can refer to this book as a wonderful DEI resource.
2) Equal Yet Different: Career Catalysts for the Professional Women
Anita Bhogle’s Equal Yet Different is a guide for working women to maximize their potential to reach the top of their game. The book aimed at women professionals discusses what holds women back in their careers and how to overcome those barriers.
Simple and engaging, this book is a valuable addition to the growth of career intentionality in every working woman.
3) Inclusion, Inc.: How to Design Intersectional Equity into the Workplace
The book by Sara Sanford does an excellent job of explaining the concept of intersectionality and how it applies to the workplace and provides concrete steps that organizations can take to create a more inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.
The best part of the book is that the author does not just identify issues but provides solid blueprints for making changes in corporate cultures, from better hiring practices to ensure equal pay for equal work, to workplace design. Whether you are a business leader, HR professional, or just someone passionate about creating a more inclusive and equitable world, this book is a must-read.
These are just three examples of the many DEI books available. Reading books on DEI can help you better understand the complex and multifaceted nature of our biases. You can learn about the history and context of DEI, as well as the various ways in which these issues manifest in society and the workplace.
