Many companies want to improve their efforts when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). But progress doesn’t happen overnight. So what first steps can leaders take to ensure it becomes and remains a top priority? Hiring isn’t easy, period…and adding DEI into the mix can often make it harder, especially when recruiting in industries that typically aren’t diverse. That’s why your DEI strategy needs to be long-term, so you can identify and nurture the people you want to hire. Lauren Leader, co-founder and CEO of All In Together, joins this episode of HR Unplugged to discuss how to build a more diverse and welcoming team. We hear her takes on the biggest DEI challenges, what makes diverse teams thrive and how to improve hiring and promotion practices.   Key moments: The biggest challenges companies face around diversity, equity and inclusion What makes diverse talent thrive in the workplace Why organizations need policies on personal social media How to assess and track your DEI strategy Why middle management need more support to prioritize DEI The best ways to improve hiring and promotion practices Key links: Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/ Join HR Heros Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/ Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenleaderchivee/