Inclusivity DEI Flashcards
New York Times posted research
Profitability of companies that allow hybrid work or remote work is higher
Hiring Caucasian M
*will always be easier because it remains the majority of the workforce.
Clients don’t often want
In-person meetings…. hybrid/remote is an opportunity to have a different culture & more diverse workforce (neurodiverse).
DEI programs that work that the best
*Realizing that some communication styles are more effective.
*We are all born w/ unconscious bias & you might be engaging in microaggressions because of it.
*Nobody does this to not be thoughtful or inclusive.
*It is now a leadership competency
Put trainings together w/ measurable goals because
*New generations are going to expect people to embrace different thought perspectives
Training program ideas
*DEI
*Unconscious Bias training
*Focus on inclusive mgmt
DEI training is good for
*Retention
*Growth
*Innovation
MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE POLICY IS
CONSISTENTLY APPLYING IT
DEI important
*Consistently applying policy
*People understand that it’s serious
*It’s critical for EVERYONE
*Reach out for Help
*NOBODY has ALL the answers
*We don’t make exceptions
*We mean what we say
Pushback to DEI
Recruiters can’t “wait around 9 months to fill the role”. Struggle of middle mgmt as they have the most on their plates
Tools for DEI
W recruiting & retaining diverse talent:
*Never stop recruiting (it’s too late once you have an open job)
*Making proactive hires when you can because candidates are so hard to come by
*Support managers better w/ attrition–so that we are not letting diverse candidates quit (mgrs should know what team’s aspirations are, how well they’re doing, whether they’re happy)
*Helping managers know that retention is their responsibility
Respect
Is a non-negotiable
DIVERSITY recruiting
Fundamental to:
*getting diverse perspectives
*getting BETTER OUTCOMES
Leader =
Anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes
And who has the courage to develop that potential.
