Even with greater focus on racial equity, creating a DEI program presents numerous hurdles. The good news is that these difficulties can also provide chances for growth if CEOs handle them directly.

Here's the truth about DEI programs: without objective, actionable data, they nearly always fail. That's because getting staff and employees to agree on a delicate issue like DEI necessitates hard evidence. A diversity campaign must address the specific needs of your workforce, and a diversity survey provides the foundation for success.