Diversity…Inclusion…

Common terms that organizations genuinely wish to embrace; but are you committing to these terms effectively? Are you aiming to increase diversity in your organization? Or are you aiming to increase inclusion? …Yes, there is a difference.

5 tips to increasing diversity:

  1. Management must commit to the process
  2. Engage in a diversity gap analysis
  3. Audit recruitment practices
  4. Engage community stakeholders when job posting
  5. Measure organizational progress

5 tips to increasing inclusion:

  1. Management must commit to changing workplace culture
  2. Measure a candidate’s competency for inclusion and respect during recruitment
  3. Provide ongoing education and support to the team on inclusive practices and communication on topics such as race, gender, accessibility, to name a few
  4. Do not silence, dismiss or avoid addressing any concerns raised by team members
  5. Audit services provided to identify gaps in inclusive practices

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