CEO Action for Inclusion & Diversity
This was built for leaders who treat inclusion as a business discipline.
CEO Action for Inclusion & Diversity gives you defensible, data-backed guidance to build workplaces that attract talent, reduce risk, and perform under pressure.
About CEO Action for Inclusion & Diversity
Acquired by SHRM in 2024, CEO Action for Inclusion & Diversity is the largest business-led coalition advancing inclusive workplaces that fuel innovation and business performance.
By joining CEO Action, leaders gain access to research-backed tools, practical resources, and expert guidance to build inclusive cultures aligned with measurable business outcomes.
Leading with inclusion unlocks the full potential of talent — strengthening performance, resilience, and long-term growth.
Mission Statement
Empower CEOs and HR leaders to build high-trust, high-performing civil workplaces by turning rigorous research into standards, metrics, and actionable solutions that strengthen inclusion and unlock the full potential of a diverse workforce.
Vision Statement
A world of work that works for all—where inclusive cultures are the norm, every person can thrive, and organizations consistently outperform because people feel valued, respected, and able to contribute.
Resources
Turn Inclusion into Impact
Access strategic guidance and practical tools to align your workforce, amplify leadership effectiveness, and advance inclusion and compliance with the SHRM Inclusion & Diversity Playbook.
I&D Pressure is Rising under New Executive Orders
To help you move from intention to action, SHRM developed the BEAM (Belonging Enhanced by Access through Merit) Toolkit for I&D.
Civility Index
The SHRM Civility Index uncovers what’s really happening in workplaces and how organizations can create cultures where people and performance thrive.
The current SHRM Civility Index score is 48.6, marking a 0.1-point increase since the Q3 2025 findings.
Get Involved
Are you ready to lead the way in fostering inclusion and diversity in your organization? Join the largest business-led coalition dedicated to driving real change in the workplace. Fill out our intake form to learn how your company can become part of CEO Action for Inclusion & Diversity.