FORT SMITH, Arkansas — Throughout the country, numerous businesses are beginning to understand the necessity of having a person on their staff dedicated to the function of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
There are many examples across Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro of organizations adding permanent DEI positions. Going back to April 2019, Arvest Bank announced the hiring of former Walmart executive LaTricia Hill-Chandler as the company’s first diversity and inclusion officer. Arvest has since added the “E” to her title, and she now has two people who report to her.
More frequently, it seems a new group announces a diversity-related position or program. Businesses, nonprofits, and schools realize that just as you need accountants and marketing specialists, professionals must implement DEI programs.
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