People lie. Numbers don't.
We let the numbers do the talking.
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Asserting that race or gender are credentials is profoundly misguided. In the current climate, business leaders are often pressured into believing that apologizing for their white or male identity is a prerequisite for championing diversity, supposedly leading to improved business outcomes. This belief is fundamentally at odds with FIG’s principles.
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We recognize the noise surrounding DEI. It’s a loud and pervasive topic, often with conflicting viewpoints, which can be overwhelming when the focus needs to be on running your business. At FIG, we affirm that prioritizing your financial interests is acceptable and advisable. Making decisions based on sound business judgment rather than race or gender is not just okay; it’s essential for your business’s integrity and long-term success. Our data-driven guidance is about integrating DEI in a way that supports and enhances your business objectives without succumbing to counterproductive societal pressures.
64% of event organizers considered speaker diversity a necessity, but only 46% agreed that they were able to achieve it.
Booking a Black person for the sake of it is so 2020. Hiring TaChelle as a speaker is a strategic move for leaders who are serious about their business and view diversity as an opportunity.