Undermines Trust and Psychological Safety

Misunderstanding DEI language can cause women in tech to feel marginalized or tokenized. If the language of inclusion seems performative or insincere, it erodes trust and psychological safety, which are crucial for career growth, innovation, and workplace satisfaction.

Misunderstanding DEI language can cause women in tech to feel marginalized or tokenized. If the language of inclusion seems performative or insincere, it erodes trust and psychological safety, which are crucial for career growth, innovation, and workplace satisfaction.

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