Diversity in Action – Making DE&I Initiatives Successful

Join BDO's Center for Corporate Governance Amy Rojik as she sits down with Trish Oelrich, seasoned independent board member, to discuss how boards are helping make corporate initiatives focused around diversity, equity & inclusion successful and how board self-assessments and refreshment efforts are further lending both support to DE&I and providing broader protections for the company. 

Key Takeaways

• Boards need to be focused on diversity with specific actions of intentionality not only to create a diverse environment, but also to ensure diverse candidates are successful.

• Now is the time to audit the company and board’s diversity practices to ensure they will produce the results intended.

• Ensure the Board and company’s actions align with what you are reporting to the public, misalignment may result in derivative lawsuits against the board.