DEI Ambassadors: Making a Diverse Workplace a Reality
Learning objective: Examine methods for fostering a diverse workplace Diversity and inclusion are vital drivers of business success. However, creating a more diverse and inclusive work environment can involve overcoming significant barriers within an organization. How can you effectively drive change? How can you help others seize opportunities to create a culture where everyone truly feels valued? In this program, our panel will discuss the roles of C-suite leaders to frontline employees in establishing a diverse and welcoming workplace. The discussion will focus on examples, practical tools, and technologies to help develop a purpose and strategy that makes diversity a workplace reality. At the end of this session, attendees will be able to: 1. Explain why creating a diverse workplace requires ongoing effort across the entire enterprise. 2. Explore a framework that anyone can use to impact change and create a more inclusive environment. 3. Examine how recognition and other solutions can be used to mitigate unconscious bias and improve belonging.
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- 2. “DEI Ambassadors: Making a Diverse Workplace a Reality” Why we’re still talking about diversity and inclusion: • not enough has changed… • we need to grow as companies and as individuals… • amplify other voices… • give credit where credit is due …
- 3. 3 DEI Ambassadors: Making a Diverse Workplace a Reality Nine ways to foster inclusivity: • Be transparent • Use inclusive language • Be an ally • . Self-educate • Switch up your social media scene • Amplify marginalized voices • Lean into discomfort • Accept critical feedback • [PLEASE] Diversify your network (…according to Shanita Simms)
- 4. 4 DEI Ambassadors: Making a Diverse Workplace a Reality “C-Suite Leadership Set the Tone… Publish and enforce policies and guidelines… Implement D& I into strategic plan… Obtain buy-in at all levels…; measure accountability… Set the example..
- 5. 5 “DEI Ambassadors: Making a Diverse Workplace a Reality” Statistics and Data: • In 2021, among people ages 18 to 74 years, women made up half (51%) of the total U.S. population and about a third (35%) of people employed in STEM occupations. • In 2021, nearly a quarter (24%) of individuals in the U.S. workforce were employed in STEM occupations. (according to National Science Foundation)
- 6. U.S. population and STEM workforce in 2021. 541 report cards show that women are still underrepresented in STEM fields. Black workers were 9%, Asian workers were 10% Hispanic workers were 15% American Indians and Alaska Natives together made up less than 1%
- 7. 7 DEI Ambassadors: Making a Diverse Workplace a Reality “THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Workplace AND A Nice Place to Work IS THE GOOD PEOPLE WHO MAKE IT SO”
- 8. 8 DEI Ambassadors: Making a Diverse Workplace a Reality