Implementing Diversity in the Workplaces

iversity is the first pillar in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It promotes the variety of people, identities, races, ethnicity, class, religion, disability, ages, backgrounds, and more in the workplace or organization. In order to carry out the fulfillment of diversity in the workplace, employers are going to have to do more than just hire individuals that fit the DEI audience. They will have to look at the culture within their company and personal lives. Here are our tips to help you get started.

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Implementing
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Diversity in the
Workplace
Last week we discussed the origin of DEI. Well, this
week, we want to continue that conversation and dive
deeper into how employers can apply the DEI
framework. For the next couple of weeks, we will share
tips on how employers can execute DEI, and this week,
we will start by sharing five ways employers can
implement diversity in the workplace.

3. As a reminder, diversity is the first pillar in diversity,
equity, and inclusion (DEI). It promotes the variety of
people, identities, races, ethnicity, class, religion,
disability, ages, backgrounds, and more in the workplace
or organization. In order to carry out the fulfillment of
diversity in the workplace, employers are going to have
to do more than just hire individuals that fit the DEI
audience. They will have to look at the culture within
their company and personal lives. Here are our tips to
help you get started.
What is
Diversity in the
Workplace

4. Everyone is biased in some shape or form,
and sometimes it is hard for us to
recognize we are limited. Our
unconscious beliefs about the world,
society, people, etc., show up in
everything we do, whether we realize it or
not. It shows up in our families, decisions,
relationships, etc. It even shows up within
our careers, how we interact with our
employees or co-workers, and for
employers and managers, it shows up in
how we hire and create policies and
procedures.
As leaders, employers, managers, etc., we
have to intentionally break our biased
behaviors, and we should lead others to
do the same. We can start the process by
first acknowledging we have unconscious
biases. We can then begin to do the work
of identifying them so we can remove
them. Consider taking a test to reveal any
preconceptions you may have. You can
then acquire training or coaching to help
you overcome any biases you have.
BREAKING BIAS

5. It is essential to evaluate company policies, processes, and procedures regularly.
We also recommend hiring a third-party HR firm with a diverse training
background to help you assess and create your policies, processes, and
procedures.
To create a diverse work environment, employers and hiring managers must
intentionally hire a diverse group of individuals. This means building a
multicultural, ethnical, racial, generational, etc. workplace environment. A great
tip is to “focus less on demographics and more on psychographics. Focusing
more on psychographics will help companies choose people based on their
individual beliefs, values, aspirations, and other psychological criteria. This also
helps aid better human connections. And it avoids seeing diverse people as
labels and a means only to meet federal quotas for workforce diversity.”
Another great tip is to list your open positions on job boards and sites that cater
to job hunters who are often overlooked. You can use sites such as AARP, Better
Team, Diversity, iHispano, Black Career Network, Power to Fly, and Diversity
Jobs.
Evaluate Policies and Hiring Processes

6. Another great way of implementing diversity in the
workplace is by evaluating your team. How diverse is
your team? How does your team feel about diversity? Do
you have any women in managing or c-suite roles? Do
you hire people with disabilities? These are great
questions to ask yourself.
EVALUATE YOUR
TEAM

7. Hire a Diverse Committee or
Third Party Consultant
Hiring a diverse committee is a fantastic way to hold you and your team accountable.
Consider hiring people who can represent or advocate for less visible or underrepresented
individuals.

An alternative is hiring a third-party consultant to hold you and your team accountable.
They can also advise you on implementing the DEI framework.

8. According to AARP, one of the most effective
ways to create a multigenerational work
environment is to implement mentorship
programs. After conducting a survey, they
found that seven out of ten adults said they
like working with people from different
generations, and 77% said having older
colleagues creates an opportunity to learn new
skills. This is a great way to support senior and
young leaders.
MENTORSHIP
PROGRAMS

9. As mentioned, executing the DEI framework within
your work environment starts when we look at the
culture within our businesses and personal lives. It
takes being intentional and listening to those that
are affected the most. Please feel free to reach out if
you need help or guidance implementing any of
these tools. We are here for you.
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