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A tangible diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy is a great step toward making the workplace reflects those ideals.
But hiring a leader whose job is to give constant attention to a company’s DEI efforts can legitimize the undertaking and ensure it doesn’t fall by the wayside. That was especially the case for financial technology company OCC and Carla Dawson, its chief human resource officer.
“While we have always embraced diversity through welcoming people from all backgrounds, it became clear that we needed a person dedicated to our strategy and programs to increase engagement,” Dawson said.
Recently, Built In Chicago sat down with Dawson and Pat Vihtelic, the founder and CEO at meal kit and delivery service Home Chef, to learn when they knew it was time to hire a dedicated, full-time DEI leader.