Inclusion & Diversity
Stay up-to-date on how inclusion and diversity are shaping workplaces.
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Discover strategies to create a more inclusive and diverse work environment with our newly released I&D Playbook. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you implement practical, effective changes that drive engagement, innovation, and success.
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- Proven tactics for fostering inclusion and diversity within your team
- Actionable insights to overcome common challenges in your I&D journey
- Step-by-step frameworks to enhance your organization's culture
Member Resources
A majority of executives in a new survey said that their companies have changed how the initiatives are described with reduced emphasis on racial diversity.
Follow these steps to create an inclusion and diversity (I&D) plan.
This toolkit provides information and resources to help employers create a workplace that values the differences among individuals and where people can feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work.
A sample policy for employers committed to fostering employee inclusion in the workplace.
Inclusion, equity and diversity all relate to the actions an employer takes to help bring about a feeling of belonging for its employees.
This toolkit provides an overview of the legal framework in which employers must navigate religion in the workplace and also discusses the opportunity to provide a welcoming and inclusive workplace as a major factor in attracting and retaining top talent.
Media Coverage
- Bloomberg
Companies Are Dropping the D or E From DEI to Avoid Criticism - WSJ
America’s HR Lobby Scraps the ‘E’ From DEI - Fast Company
SHRM, a leading HR organization, is no longer focusing on ‘equity’ in its DEI approach - Associated Press
John Deere ends support of 'social or cultural awareness' events, distances from inclusion efforts
Beyond the Headlines:
A Conversation with SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., and Jessica Kriegel on SHRM’s Strategic Decision to Prioritize Inclusion and Diversity.
News
In recognition of International Equal Pay Day on Sept. 18, here is a look at the state of equal pay as well as equal pay efforts in the workplace.
Race-based hair discrimination is prohibited in many states and cities, but there still isn’t a federal law specifically banning such discrimination. Some are working to change that.
Now’s the time to tout available benefits offerings that can help during this stressful time of year, from flexibility to after-school care and other child care benefits.
Employers sometimes object to workers with disabilities sitting on the job, raising concerns that include professionalism, safety, and feasibility. Regardless of their concern, employers should discuss possible accommodations with the worker requesting the accommodation.
Massachusetts is the latest state to enact a pay transparency law. Although some evidence indicates that these laws can help close the pay gap for women and people of color, they can also be open to interpretation, making compliance and enforcement challenging.
