Inclusion & Diversity
Stay up-to-date on how inclusion and diversity are shaping workplaces.
Unlock the Future of Inclusive Workplaces
Discover strategies to create a more inclusive and diverse work environment with our newly released I&D Playbook. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you implement practical, effective changes that drive engagement, innovation, and success.
Download the I&D Playbook to learn:
- Proven tactics for fostering inclusion and diversity within your team
- Actionable insights to overcome common challenges in your DE&I journey
- Step-by-step frameworks to enhance your organization's culture
Member Resources
Follow these steps to create an inclusion and diversity (I&D) plan.
This toolkit provides information and resources to help employers create a workplace that values the differences among individuals and where people can feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work.
A sample policy for employers committed to fostering employee inclusion in the workplace.
Inclusion, equity and diversity all relate to the actions an employer takes to help bring about a feeling of belonging for its employees.
This toolkit provides an overview of the legal framework in which employers must navigate religion in the workplace and also discusses the opportunity to provide a welcoming and inclusive workplace as a major factor in attracting and retaining top talent.
This sample presentation is intended for delivery to supervisors and other individuals who manage employees. It is designed to be presented by an individual who has knowledge of the concepts and best practices regarding unconscious bias in the workplace.
Media Coverage
- WSJ
America’s HR Lobby Scraps the ‘E’ From DEI - Fast Company
SHRM, a leading HR organization, is no longer focusing on ‘equity’ in its DEI approach - Bloomberg
HR World in Uproar Over DEI After Industry Group Drops ‘Equity’ - Associated Press
John Deere ends support of 'social or cultural awareness' events, distances from inclusion efforts
Beyond the Headlines:
A Conversation with SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., and Jessica Kriegel on SHRM’s Strategic Decision to Prioritize Inclusion and Diversity.
News
Female employees can and should advocate for themselves, but panelists at SHRM24 said one thing that is often missing is colleagues and managers speaking up and advocating for the female employees in their workplaces.
At first glance, Ed Frauenheim and Sha’Kiera Randolph could not be more different. But in their concurrent session at SHRM24 in Chicago, the “diverse duo” shared what brought them together, along with the six ingredients for their “soulful stew of inclusion.”
Three in 4 employees who identify as LGBTQ+ agree that they are treated fairly at work. However, data suggests stigma and discrimination against these workers still occurs in workplaces.
Sara Taylor took the stage at SHRM24 to share learnings from her career of developing diversity training and building cultural competence at work. She explained the mechanics of unconscious bias and taught attendees strategies for truly understanding one another.
SHRM is calling on California to update its veterans’ hiring preference exception because it applies only to Vietnam War-era veterans and offers protection to employers solely against gender discrimination claims.
Employers in the construction industry that are general contractors should periodically verify that their subcontractors are following through with their harassment prevention commitments, according to the EEOC.
The SHRM Foundation offers a free certificate program for California HR professionals to teach them effective practices for recruiting and retaining workers with disabilities.
