The Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) is the highest corporate officer charged with the management of diversity and inclusion in an organization. The CDO role may involve: addressing discrimination in the workplace, launching initiatives to change organizational culture, and increasing the range of backgrounds and the representation of staff.

Dec 6, 2021 · A chief diversity officer is the principal architect of a company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This C-level executive creates DEI strategies to ensure diverse hiring and promotion at the organization, as well as diversity training programs for employees.

Nov 18, 2022 · Demand for chief diversity officers has boomed--and so has turnover. Here's how companies can ensure CDOs succeed.

Jan 12, 2022 · A chief diversity officer (CDO) helps make sure companies’ equal opportunity or EEO charters lead to inclusive workplaces. Learn more about how CDOs help further social justice and build welcoming company cultures.

Apr 2, 2024 · I am appointing Zakiya Carr Johnson as the Department of State’s next Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO). Zakiya will lead our Office of Diversity and Inclusion and advance our deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the Department. I would like to thank Conny Mayer for her leadership as Acting CDIO. […]

Dec 3, 2024 · What is a chief diversity officer (CDO?) What are CDOs responsible for and what value can they bring to a business?

The chief diversity officer (CDO) is a senior leader who develops and implements diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within an organization. The CDO's purpose is to advance diversity and inclusion as core values and critical components of the organization's culture.

Nov 12, 2021 · Over half of S&P 500 companies have chief diversity officers to oversee DEI training, hiring diverse candidates, and achieving ESG goals. Find out how to set realistic mandates to retain these leaders.

Also referred to as a chief diversity and inclusion officer (CDIO), chief advocacy officer (CAO) or a chief equity officer (CEqO), it is the CDO’s responsibility to ensure that all members of an organization have a comfortable place to work and learn, regardless of …

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