Evolution of The Diversity Management Field
The roles and responsibilities are as varied as the titles. In general, the major responsibilities are to promote diversity and inclusion and increase cultural diversity in the organization. The diversity officer profession is a product of the changing demands and growth of the body of knowledge in the diversity management field as noted in the article, The History of Diversity training & its Pioneers.
As Williams and Wade Golden note, "It seems likely that change and diversity will be permanent characteristics of the 21st century. The rise of the global economy has led to corporations' seeking employees from different backgrounds and experiences who can work with and lead diverse groups. Social-science research reveals changing demographics and demonstrates the importance of diversity to learning and organizational performance."
As these trends grow more powerful, the diversity professional leadership role will continue to grow as diversity is even more intentionally integrated into strategy, structure, workforce development, marketing and advertising, corporate responsibility and elsewhere. Diversity professionals are increasingly turning to credentialing programs that award the Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) title.
Read more about this topic: Chief Diversity Officer
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