Navigating the backlash: The future of inclusive hiring

Not every company is at the same stage of the DEI evolution. Some are still ticking boxes to stay compliant. Others are starting programs. A few are truly integrated. Most? Somewhere in between.

At IHR Live Manchester 2025, Cordelia Osewa Ediae, World Renowned DEI Leader, broke this down into DE&I maturity stages, helping us all understand that one-size-fits-all strategies don’t work. Tailor your approach. Be honest about where you are. Then build from there.

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