--- title: Is DEI Workplace Dead In Singapore? What Is It Costing all of us? [W&S 122 ft Stewardship Asia Centre] description: What happens when DEI—once a corporate buzzword—quietly fades into the background? Has inclusion lost its value, or is it simply evolving? 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What Is It Costing all of us? \[W&S 122 ft Stewardship Asia Centre\] ![Picture of The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Square%20(2)-3.png?width=50&name=Square%20(2)-3.png) [The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/author/the-financial-coconut) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-122) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-122) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-122) [Share this page](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-122) [![Follow The Financial Coconut](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/46975693/interactive-182431637553.png)](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLL2CjCe42iR2RH2MpVX0Ej%2BKJQ%2F3A0Z7pXnUs35To%2Bo6nbKcpBVq9I98X5NUungVEwfs5YCKuM%2FaP97VxIITkTlihT57%2F%2F4XDW9rT3VR4MatSLDi%2BMU5mbQqihfX3LRRz83ij8K19OiD8UXy8sdct4t0Q%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=182431637553&portalId=46975693)   What happens when DEI—once a corporate buzzword—quietly fades into the background? Has inclusion lost its value, or is it simply evolving? We dive into the heated debate around diversity, equity, and inclusion in today’s shifting workplace landscape. Meet the Guests: - [Nina Devouge](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninadevouge/?originalSubdomain=sg) - CEO, [Elleuminate Group](https://www.elleuminate.com/); A People Culture & Talent Expert with 20+ years in HR, sharing raw insights on why “optics” alone won’t build inclusive teams - [Sunil Puri](https://www.conference-board.org/bio/SunilPuri) - Senior VP & Head of Research; A leadership strategist from the [Stewardship Asia Center](https://www.stewardshipasia.com.sg/), blending academic rigor with real-world stories about sustainable, values-driven organisations Key Points You Won’t Want to Miss: - The Rebranding of DEI: Why terms like “culture” and “belonging” are taking center stage—and what it means for your organisation - The ROI Myth: Debunking the biggest misconceptions about inclusivity’s impact on business success - Middle Managers’ Secret Weapon: Practical, no-fluff strategies to foster psychological safety and allyship—even without a dedicated DEI team - Geopolitical Tensions: How global politics are reshaping corporate priorities (and what it means for your career) Whether you’re a CEO, a team lead, or just curious about the future of work, this episode will challenge your assumptions and leave you with actionable takeaways. Tune in now to uncover why inclusion isn’t just “worth it”—it’s non-negotiable. **What We Discuss:** - [00:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h82fP5xl32M) Intro - [03:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h82fP5xl32M&t=195s) What does diversity, equity, and inclusion represent in a workplace? - [04:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h82fP5xl32M&t=289s) What caused the shift in focus on DEI in organizations? - [11:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h82fP5xl32M&t=683s) What are businesses overlooking about the importance of inclusion? - [16:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h82fP5xl32M&t=972s) How should inclusion be factored into performance evaluations? - [33:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h82fP5xl32M&t=1983s) What steps should someone take to promote inclusion in company culture? **Episode Resources:** - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/4z2n7aPbaRKjoV9bJUetF3) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h82fP5xl32M) - [Apple podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-dei-workplace-dead-in-singapore-what-is-it-costing/id1487004505?i=1000709823627) New episodes every [Monday](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/tag/wise-and-shine) Share us your thoughts on this episode and let us know what do you want to hear next. 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