Wellness in the Workplace

DEI and the Employee Value Proposition

By David G. Epstein, IPMA-SCP, SHRM-SCP, CWP, CDP

In the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations that had diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs had to reassess the wellness programs they needed in the workplace. Organizations that had not begun their DEI journey needed to pivot and prioritize putting a program in place. Why? Not only did employees expect wellness programs to include DEI, but organizations realized that doing so was critical to establishing a workplace in which all employees were engaged and felt psychologically safe.

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About the Author

David G. Epstein, IPMA-SCP, SHRM-SCP, CWP, CDP, is the director of human resources & talent strategy for Mobilization for Justice, Inc., in New York City. He is a certified wellness practitioner, a certified diversity professional, and a member of the American Counseling Association.

 

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