A critical component of any diversity and inclusion effort is hiring. Yet achieving success in hiring diversity requires approaching those efforts in the right way. This year has put a bright spotlight on workplace diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts. It’s helpful to remember that this is a reawakening rather than starting from scratch. Many D&I leadership positions existed for decades. In addition, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 — and its amendments — has long prohibited employers from discriminating against employees and applicants on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity and sexual…
