Q&A: Employee engagement is key to progress on diversity and inclusion

BARCELONA — Two months into his new role, Devex speaks with Albert E. Smith Junior, Chemonics’ new corporate chief of diversity and inclusion, to find out how global development stacks up against other sectors when it comes to D&I, and what development employers can do to ensure progress on these issues.

Smith discusses the importance of self-reflection, employee engagement, and a holistic approach to diversity and inclusion.

This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

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