The Ethical “New Normal”: Is your Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Ready for It?
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FROM Nivi Jaswal, VLCE and Salinah Shah, VLCE, MainStreetVegan.net
December 2020

Veganism is indeed part of the new normal. Trailblazing this philosophical new normal are Millennials and Gen Zers, comprising 59% of the global workforce.

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2020 has been a time for individual reflection and personal growth. Join a virtual yoga class. Learn to play the guitar. Watch new documentaries. These learnings at home will spill over into the workplace once we are post-pandemic.

So too will a growing philosophical belief.

Earlier this year, in the UK, a judge ruled that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief that qualifies for protection against employer discrimination. Nations and organizations that embrace evidence-based nutrition and veganism as a philosophical belief will future-proof themselves. Veganism is indeed part of the new normal.

Trailblazing this philosophical new normal are Millennials and Gen Zers, comprising 59% of the global workforce.

US Millennials are racially and ethnically diverse, growing up with a myriad of tastes. They are comfortable with new technology, used to collaboration, and most of all, desire a sense of purpose. Now take that demographic, put it on steroids, add climate change awareness, compassion for animals, and a strong desire for positive mental health, and you get Gen Z.

 

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