ABSTRACT
Research has shown that a company’s diversity policy will not be effective unless every level of the company is engaged in the mission of diversity and inclusion. This is especially true of a company’s C-Suite. These executives are responsible for setting the mission and high-level goals of the company. Without their active support and engagement in these initiatives, it is unlikely that a strong inclusive culture will be able to take off at other levels throughout the company. The C-Suite is responsible for allocating the funds that can support these programs and for spearheading initiatives that will make employees want to change the workplace culture. They are also the final say in how the company is managed and what inclusive practices will ultimately look like. Working to make the C-Suite as diverse as possible and including specialized members such as a Chief Diversity Officer will set the company on the right path for having a truly effective workplace of inclusion.
