Defining Diversity & Inclusion
- Diversity: understanding, accepting, and valuing differences in races, ethnicities, genders, ages, etc. and differences in education, skill sets, experiences, etc
- Inclusion: a collaborative, supportive, and respectful environment that increases the participation and contribution of all employees
- Diversity and inclusion: a company’ s mission, strategies, and practices to support a diverse and inclusive workplace and leverage its effects
Talent Acquisition’s Most Pressing Issues
- Recruitment of diverse employees
- Retention of diverse talent
- Developing a robust pipeline of diverse talent
- Managing cross generational issues
4 Strategies You Can Start Implementing Today
- Create a strategy at the CEO/COO/CHRO level
- Integrate D&I strategies into recruitment, performance management, leadership assessment, and training
- Create behavioral standards and hold leaders accountable for results
- Create an external scorecard to measure progress for recruiting, promotion rates, compensation, and turnover
Metrics to Evaluate Your Success
- Employee productivity
- Employee morale
- Employee turnover
Metrics to Hold Your Team Accountable
- Performance reviews
- Bonuses
- Business/department reviews