While some business organizations recognize and have started to implement DEI efforts in their current workforce, it is also important for efforts to be made in organizations’ hiring processes. The information below will delineate the stages of the hiring process, the bias present within different stages, and the relation of such practices to John Rawls’ justice as fairness principles.

The arguments for DEI in business are intricate, but the initiatives and results can be succinct and consequential. Companies can begin to satisfy their ethical obligation to DEI by analyzing talent practices to identify and rectify bias in not only employees but also leadership and organizational structures. Monitoring and enhancing DEI practices in recruitment, retention, engagement, investment, and promotion is financially beneficial for businesses and ultimately fosters an inclusive environment that improves employee well-being and encourages a more equitable society.