The Diversity and Inclusion Report: The Rise of a New Corporate Public Reporting Genre

Abstract

The diversity and inclusion (D&I) report is an important element in the corporate public reporting genre; however, as an emerging genre, it receives little attention from scholars interested in public discourse, so there are few guidelines on what should be included in a D&I report. This study helps to fill this gap in the research by examining 10 D&I reports from information technology and banking industries, exploring the reports’ rhetorical purpose and identifying their typified rhetorical moves. The author concludes by recommending what aspects of the current genre's substance and form should be improved to help meet the needs of stakeholders.

Models and strategies for implementation of social responsibility in modern enterprises

“…These forms can be broadly categorized into several dimensions, reflecting the multifaceted nature of corporate responsibility. They include corporate social responsibility (Wirba, 2023); environmental responsibility (Hariram et al, 2023); socially responsible investing (Sciarelli et al, 2021); ethical business practices (Rossi et al, 2021); stakeholder engagement (Pasko et al, 2021); philanthropy and community involvement (Wirba, 2023); diversity and inclusion initiatives (Wang, 2023); product responsibility (Al-Haddad et al, 2022); transparency and reporting (García-Rivas et al, 2023). Table 1 shows the descriptive characteristics of different forms of social responsibility in economics and management.…”

“…(6) Employee welfare and diversity (Wang, 2023). Prioritizing the welfare of employees involves providing fair wages, safe working conditions, and opportunities for professional development.…”

“…A model for the implementation of social responsibility in business involves a systematic and comprehensive approach to integrating ethical, environmental, and societal considerations into organizational practices (Wang, 2023). This model typically includes strategies for stakeholder engagement, ethical business conduct, environmental sustainability, and community involvement.…”