When we talk about an organization’s “case” for diversity, we’re talking about the set of justifications or reasons it gives for why diversity is an important organizational value. A common case that organizations make for promoting DEI is the business case for diversity: the idea that diversity is important because it boosts an organization’s bottom line. The business case seems harmless, or maybe even helpful, but research has found that using it to advocate for equality could, in some cases, be doing more harm than good. This episode debunks the myth that the business case for diversity is effective for creating equality for marginalized groups.   

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Featured Guests:  

Dr. Oriane Georgeac, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, Boston University 

Dr. Anamik Saha, Professor of Race and Media, University of Leeds 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely