1. Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Matter
And Ways to Enhance DEI in the Workplace
Tondi Allen
Amy Neumann
Resourceful Nonprofit
June 24, 2021

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Agenda
Equity in teams, projects,
and hiring: Tips to
reduce bias
A few definitions
Sites to try for diverse hiring
The growth power of
inclusion

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A few definitions
https://www.diversitybestpractices.com/sites/diversitybestpractices.com/files/attachments/2020/10/dei_
glossary_of_inclusive_terms_updated_for_2020_1.pdf
https://canadianequality.ca/category/tt/
Diversity Best Practices downloadable PDF Glossary of Inclusive Terms:

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A few definitions
https://www.aam-us.org/programs/diversity-equity-accessibility-and-inclusion/facing-change-definitions/

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A few definitions
https://www.aam-us.org/programs/diversity-equity-accessibility-and-inclusion/facing-change-definitions/
"Diversity is having a seat at
the table, inclusion is having
a voice, and belonging is
having that voice be heard."
https://promoonline.org/blog/classmates-allies-can-lend-hand/
https://www.glassdoor.com/employers/blog/what-is-diversity-inclusion-and-belonging/

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Diverse organizations:
•Have 19% higher
revenue
(Boston Consulting
Group)
•Are 1.7 times more
likely to be innovation
leaders in their market
(Josh Bersin)
•Are 70% more likely to
capture a new market
The power of inclusion – including boards of directors,
project teams, divisions, committees

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The power of inclusion – including boards of directors,
project teams, divisions, committees
https://www.talentlyft.com/en/blog/article/244/top-10-benefits-of-diversity-in-the-workplace-infographic-included

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John Hopkins Diversity Wheel from http://web.jhu.edu/dlc/resources/diversity_wheel/
Diversity

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Diversity of Lived Experience
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/lived-experience-creates-more-effective-boards-of-directors/

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Equity in teams, projects, and hiring: Quick tips to reduce bias
Provide training to leadership, for example:
• Implicit bias (Kirwan Institute, others)
• Racial equity (Cook Ross, Racial Equity Institute, others)

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Highlight diversity and diversity practices on your website and
materials, internally and externally
• Review your imagery and verbiage
Create a diverse network of suppliers, vendors, and partners
Equity in teams, projects, and hiring: Quick tips to reduce bias

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Proactively create diverse talent pools – including:
• Advertising and outreach
• Job boards
• Internships and mentorships
• Referrals
Create inclusive, unbiased job descriptions and
screening tools
• Consider AI (artificial intelligence) or other
technology tools
Use diverse interview panels and structured
interview questions
• Scorecards are useful
Equity in teams, projects, and hiring: Quick tips to reduce bias

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Recruitment sites and organizations to consider:
• Diversity Working (largest online diversity job board)
• Hire Autism (a job board made for individuals on the autism spectrum)
• Hire Purpose (a job board for veterans, service members and military spouses)
• Recruit Disability (a job board for job seekers who have disabilities)
• 70 Million Jobs (a job board for candidates who have a criminal record)
https://jobstars.com/diversity-professional-associations-organizations/
https://medium.com/hr-blog-resources/10-ways-to-attract-and-hire-diverse-candidates-76b3c0e8a98a

14. Thank You!
Amy Neumann
amy@goodplustech.com

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Amy
Neumann
A social good fanatic, striving world changer, and entrepreneur,
Amy founded a start-up nonprofit called Resourceful Nonprofit in 2016
and is CEO of the social enterprise consultancy Good Plus Tech, Both have
a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), impact communications,
and emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence for
social impact. Resourceful Nonprofit provides free or low-cost technology
tools, resources, and training to other 501(c)3 nonprofits.