Author(s)

Mussie T. Tessema^1*, Traci Hulback², Jennifer Jones², Ryan Santos-Leslie², Kisha Ninham², Amy Sterbin², Nathan Swanson²

¹Department of Business Administration, Winona State University, Winona, MN, USA.
²Department of Business, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Wisconsin, MN, USA.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a popular topic in corporate culture over the past three decades. The number of companies attempting to diversify their workforce has increased; however, progress in equity and inclusion has been slow. This study argues that workforce diversity is necessary but insufficient, as equity and inclusion are also important for effective DEI. This study aims to discuss the historical background of DEI in the United States and its benefits and challenges and identify creative and innovative strategies for effective DEI. The implications and directions for future research are also discussed.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, DEI, Human Resource

Tessema, M. , Hulback, T. , Jones, J. , Santos-Leslie, R. , Ninham, K. , Sterbin, A. and Swanson, N. (2023) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: History, Climate, Benefits, Challenges, and Creative Strategies. Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies, 11, 780-794. doi: 10.4236/jhrss.2023.114044.