Why monitoring cultural diversity in your European workforce is not at odds with GDPR

Organizations in the EU have been hesitant to track Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies due to a misconception that this is a violation of the GDPR. The truth, however, is quite the opposite! When discrimination and disparity are rampant in the workplace, employers must monitor DEI information in order to remain compliant with employee anti-discrimination laws and protect themselves from potential lawsuits. Monitoring diversity, equity, and inclusion data is a necessary step for any employer who wants to remain in compliance and defend against potential legal claims.