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A recurring theme was the importance of moving beyond compliance to effect genuine cultural change. Workshops, awareness campaigns, and sensitization programs can help reshape internal biases. Organizations must normalize conversations about mental health, gender identity, neurodiversity, and other facets of diversity, making these topics part of everyday dialogue.
Reimagining Recruitment and Promotion
Implementing blind recruitment processes—such as removing names from resumes or anonymizing applications—helps mitigate subconscious biases. Encouraging diverse panels for decision-making and sponsorship of underrepresented groups are approaches that foster fairness and meritocracy.