Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Breaking Down Funding Barriers for Asian American and Pacific Islander Entrepreneurs

Investors often misperceive—and therefore overlook—an ethnic group that’s a growing economic powerhouse in the US.

How Can We Use AI Responsibly?

Finding responsible ways to develop and deploy AI systems is essential. And with the arrival of generative AI, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

The Importance of Making Your Business Equitable and Inclusive

BCG’s Jean Lee discusses why organizations should be equitable and inclusive—and how the benefits are felt both within and outside the workplace.

Web3 Already Has a Gender Diversity Problem

Web3 is transforming how people present themselves online, yet startup founders and investors are overwhelmingly male. Five measures can help build a more inclusive Web3.

How Grundfos Leveraged Workplace Data to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Manufacturing Industry

Grundfos, the largest pump manufacturer in the world, has valued diversity in the workplace for decades; today, it is ramping up its DEI efforts, with a focus on gender diversity in manufacturing, LGBTQ+ inclusion, mentoring programs, and more.

Developing Leaders

The Pandemic’s Lasting and Surprising Effects on Women in Tech

The COVID-19 crisis impacted women in tech differently. Midlevel women saw some benefits—but women of color, in particular, faced new challenges.

Women’s Path to Leadership in Tech

Companies facing intense competition for talent can take concrete steps to attract more women to tech and encourage them on their path to leadership.

Often Tested, Always Proven: The Moments that Made a Leader

This BCG discussion series goes behind the scenes with some of the brightest minds in business as they offer candid takes on how to listen and learn from others, authentic ways of managing stress, and much more.

The Real Reason Diversity Is Lacking at the Top

Companies are spinning their wheels when it comes to building diversity in leadership. Why? Because they are not focusing on the root causes of the problem.

Companies Are Failing Trans Employees

Our global survey reveals that when it comes to creating inclusive cultures for transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) employees in the workplace, CEOs, HR departments, and managers play a critical role.

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Workforce Trends

Internal Talent Mobility Programs Can Advance Gender Equity. Do Yours?

By reshaping the way employees find challenging opportunities, new ITM programs are helping women grow their careers.

The So What Podcast from BCG:
When a Paycheck Is Not Enough

Pay, promotion, and benefits have been the traditional carrots for hiring, exciting, and retaining employees. But feeling safe, challenged, and valued at work can be even more important than a paycheck, says Gabi Novacek, a BCG Henderson Institute fellow researching diversity, equity, and inclusion on this episode of "The So What from BCG" podcast.

A New LGBTQ Workforce Has Arrived—Inclusive Cultures Must Follow

LGBTQ employees have changed, and companies need to upgrade their HR policies to match. The main challenge? Creating the right working environment.

The Payoff for Upskilling Women in STEM

Companies can create the workforce they need—and increase the number of women in STEM leadership roles—by offering women more opportunities to build their skills.

Women Are the X-Factor in New Ways of Working

Today’s agile, collaborative, and people-oriented companies will fare better with leadership that shares those same attributes.

Culture & Engagement

The So What Podcast: The Return on Inclusion Is Real—and Measurable

Nadjia Yousif, BCG’s chief diversity officer, explains how an inclusive workforce creates happier employees who are more likely to stay—and she has the numbers to back her up.

Why the First Year Matters for LGBTQ+ Employees

The first 12 months at a new job are a critical time for LGBTQ+ people to present their authentic selves in the workplace. Those who don’t come out professionally then are likely to remain closeted.

Reinventing Gender Diversity Programs Post-Pandemic

When money no longer buys happiness, companies must rethink their approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Inclusive Cultures Have Healthier and Happier Workers

Supporting employees’ mental and physical health is critical. So is creating an environment where people can be their authentic selves.

Industry and Regional Insights

Taking Diversity to the Next Level in Southeast Asia

A survey of 6,000 employees in the region shows that companies have made good headway in terms of DEI over the past several years. But there is more work to do.

Why Mobility Matters When It Comes to Social Inclusion

Here are five ways to ensure individuals from all levels of society can easily move around cities.

Untapped Reserves 3.0: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Energy Sector

Energy continues to lag other sectors on diversity. Our report examines DE&I challenges, perceptions, and interventions—and offers recommendations to advance diversity, innovation, and business resiliency.

The Next Frontier of Workplace Culture

Unchecked workplace stress is fueling a mental health crisis among young Canadians. Fostering resilience and well-being can help businesses address burnout.