A note from our co-founder about our commitment to DEI. Check out the comments section below for links to some of our recent coverage on policies and practices to invest in now.
We're keeping DEI on the talent agenda at Charter. We've seen the headlines: shrinking DEI roles, executive pushback, and legislative challenges. This week the HR community has been activated around a controversy about whether “equity” should still be part of DEI at all. None of that's changed our commitment at Charter to the diversity, equity, and inclusion imperative. We launched Charter in the midst of a workplace revolution. Our name is a reference to the charters that often mark moments of monumental change—documents that outline a shared vision for a better future and catalyze that vision into action. Our own charter continues to guide our work and aims to inspire others committed to building better places to work, too. Charter was founded to guide organizations committed to becoming a newer, better place to work. The first two characteristics that define those places? They are fair and equitable, and diverse and inclusive. These characteristics remain at the top of the list, and they remain at the core of our journalism and research. While other organizations and publications have retreated from their DEI commitments, investments and coverage—in big ways and in small—we will continue to provide the insights, case studies, and tools necessary to pursue more equitable outcomes and stand behind equitable policies. You can see this in our recent research and reporting on the AI adoption gap, best practices for non-Black leaders to manage Black employees, and must-see charts on the evolving state of work. We know DEI is equally important to our Pro members and readers, and we're grateful for their support in advancing this essential work.