Open Journal of Social Sciences

Volume 11, Issue 9 (September 2023)

ISSN Print: 2327-5952   ISSN Online: 2327-5960

Google-based Impact Factor: 0.73  Citations  

Diversity and Inclusion Career Path Analysis

HTML  XML Download Download as PDF (Size: 3208KB)  PP. 114-141  
DOI: 10.4236/jss.2023.119009    143 Downloads   1,008 Views  

ABSTRACT

Even a decade ago, the field of Diversity Equity and Inclusionas a field and as a specific job titledid not exist. Today, the field has hit an apexlikely as a result of the corporate zeitgeist with the business case for diversity consistently in the forefront of business news, demonstrating organisations with diverse workforces are more innovative, more profitable and have better staff retention. This research study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practitioners in Australia by analyzing LinkedIn profiles. The study examines career patterns, job titles, industry distribution, and gender representation among DEI officers. Using a dataset of 1000 profiles, we investigate average employment durations, career shifts, and part-time DI roles. Our research utilizes descriptive statistics and visualizations to highlight key insights. By leveraging LinkedIn data, we enhance insights into the roles, tenure, and impact of DEI practitioners, contributing to a deeper understanding of this field’s dynamics.

Share and Cite:

Lee, N. , Moieni, R. and Mousaferiadis, P. (2023) Diversity and Inclusion Career Path Analysis. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 11, 114-141. doi: 10.4236/jss.2023.119009.

Cited by

No relevant information.

Copyright © 2024 by authors and Scientific Research Publishing Inc.

Creative Commons License

This work and the related PDF file are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.