The relationship between diversity, equity, and inclusion and the workplace The Wharton School, with support from Moody’s Corporation and DiversityInc, published a new study, Improving Workplace Culture Through Evidence-Based Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices, examining the relationship between diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices and a variety of workplace outcomes. The study reveals key findings and provides recommendations for managerial DEI actions designed to improve workplace culture. Wharton’s Stephanie Creary. “Recently, calls to understand ‘what works’ in relation to DEI practices have amplified in both academia and industry,” says Stephanie Creary, assistant professor of management at Wharton and the project’s lead researcher. “Our study takes a large step towards answering this question. We are excited that we have been able to produce this report in partnership with industry DEI experts, Moody’s and DiversityInc. We hope that our collaborative approach will spark more academic-industry partnerships in the future.”