![]() Last week, I joined business leaders, pay equity experts, and senior officials from the Biden-Harris administration to discuss fair pay issues, equitable pay practices, and workplace equity at a roundtable on "The Business Case for Pay Equity." The sharing of ideas to advance pay and gender equity was inspiring. To derail DEI is to undermine efforts to address the wealth and health of U.S. ![]() They have mischaracterized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), making it part of the ongoing culture wars even though numerous studies have shown that workplace DEI can significantly contribute to inclusive economic growth and enhance the quality of life for many citizens. Economist Paul Krugman underscores this point, arguing that the U.S.'s economic achievements may be less impressive than they appear because, "American society isn't doing well at all."Ī small group of policymakers has created an artificial conflict, pitting economic growth against addressing social inequity. Despite impressive growth, social issues-including income inequality, unaffordable health care, and declining living standards-suggest better support for its citizens is needed. The United States has a strong and diverse economy, the largest and most innovative globally. ![]()
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