DEI Fluency: No Longer Optional for Candidates

Now more than ever, improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is becoming a top priority in the workplace. As organizations of every kind dedicate resources to this important area, some employers are also adjusting their hiring processes by including DEI-related questions and themes into interviews and performance tasks. Employers are looking for candidates that show fluency and commitment to DEI.  If you struggle with basic questions such as, “What does DEI mean to you?” or “How have you advocated for equity and inclusion in the workplace?” then it’s probably time to commit to a personal growth plan.  Gone are the days when candidates can provide perfunctory answers to diversity questions.