How can companies ensure that their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in decision-making are not just superficial, but actually lead to meaningful change and impact within the organization?

Companies can ensure that their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are not superficial by implementing concrete policies and practices that prioritize diversity at all levels of the organization. This can include setting diversity goals, holding leadership accountable for diversity outcomes, providing training on unconscious bias, and fostering a culture of inclusion. Companies should also regularly assess and measure the impact of their diversity initiatives to ensure they are making meaningful progress towards creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace. Additionally, seeking feedback from employees from underrepresented groups can help companies understand their experiences and make necessary adjustments to their diversity and inclusion strategies.