Studies have shown employees do best at work when they feel a sense of inclusion - but creating an environment that actively welcomes everyone has been a struggle for employers. As expectations grow higher, employers have even begun to link compensation to their diversity, equity and inclusion goals to ensure consistent momentum.

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• 6 mistakes employers make while battling the 'diversity paradox'
• Disability advocate Judy Heumann on the future of employment policy
• Link compensation to DEI goals to hold execs accountable, Mercer says