American companies invest upwards of $8 billion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) each year. These efforts, which include workshops, seminars, and other exercises for employees and managers, are admirable and desperately needed. However, Jewish employees are often overlooked–and this is a mistake.
A 2022 study found that more than half of Jewish respondents experienced discrimination at work. This worrisome statistic is in line with broader societal trends. In 2022, instances of antisemitic violence and harassment reached the highest level since the ADL started keeping records in 1979. We’ve also seen a troubling increase in antisemitic attitudes among everyday Americans. American Jews are feeling the weight of discrimination, with 26% reporting being personally targeted by antisemitism in 2022.
