DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSIVITY

Examples of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging performance goals: how to set them

(Together, Diversity and Inclusion)

Getting Started on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) Strategy: A Guide for SMBs

(Great Place to Work)

How to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace

(United States Ceridian)

What is Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging?

(Glassdoor for Employers)

Missing Your People: Why Belonging Is So Important and How to Create It

(Forbes)

Are your D&I Efforts Helping Employees Feel Like They Belong?

(HBR)
Diversity efforts often fall under the banner of “Diversity and Inclusion,” but new research shows that inclusion may also fall short because it does not necessarily lead to a sense of belonging.

Asleep at the Wheel: Inclusive Design for Talent Systems Part 1

(Korn Ferry)
Why a singular focus on unconscious bias is driving diversity and inclusion off the road.

The “Reference Man” Rules: Inclusive Design for Talent Systems Part 2

(Korn Ferry)
Why one size fits all leaves most of us out.

Confronting Racism at Work: A Reading List

(HBR)
This collection of articles provides a starting place for companies and business leaders to take on this work.

How to Begin Talking About Race in the Workplace

(Wharton)
Stephanie Creary offers her own framework for middle managers in corporate environments who would like to initiate conversations about race in the workplace.

We’re Entering the Age of Corporate Social Justice

(HBR)
Lily Zheng describes a growing change for companies from practicing Corporate Social Responsibility to one of Corporate Social Justice that works to make positive change of the experiences of groups harmed and disadvantaged by society.

Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do

Jennifer Eberhardt

Blind Spot: Hidden Bias of Good People

Mahzarin Banaji and Anthony Greenwald

That’s What She Said: What Men Need to Know (and Women Need to Tell Them) About Working Together

Joanne Lipman

White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism

Robin DiAngelo

We Don’t Know

Interview with Diversity and Inclusion activist Vernā Myers.

Rethinking the Interview Process for Neurodiverse Talent

Interviewing for a job can be overwhelming for neurodiverse individuals, which is why some companies are reworking their interview processes to focus more on performance, rather than behavior.

Being Our Whole Selves

Neurodiverse people bring unique skills and capabilities to the workplace, but are often passed over because they do not fit the “culture” of an organization.

Beautiful Minds

Despite numbering in the millions, only a fraction of neurodiverse Americans are employed, as the hiring process in many industries is in desperate need of a reboot.

How to Have Inclusive Conversations at Work

Inclusivity is becoming an integral component of workplace culture, and it is important to know how to take part in these important, albeit intimidating, conversations.

Don’t Bother with Diversity if You’re Not Inclusive

Building a diverse workforce will only take you so far; maintaining an open, inclusive, and equitable environment is the second half of the equation.

Moving Beyond Talk

Integrating minority businesses into the insurance ecosystem is no easy task, but doing so broadens opportunity and builds a platform for sustainable diversity in the industry.

More on diversity from Leader’s Edge

Articles from CIAB’s award-winning magazine Leader’s Edge.

 

How Bias Can Cost Companies Millions

COUNCILcast with Natalie Holder
Natalie Holder, an employment lawyer and author of “Exclusion: Strategies for Increasing Diversity in Recruitment, Retention and Promotion” explains the difference between diversity and inclusion and how a company’s ability to recruit top talent increases dramatically when it improves its inclusive workplace culture.

Insurance in Black & White

(Marsh & NAAIA)
Study of African-American careers identifies diversity solutions.

The Power of Belonging

(Center for Talent Innovation)
The report is the first of its kind to define, measure and quantify what it means to belong at work — with insights into race, gender, ethnicity, generation and other demographic identities.

The State of Black Women in Corporate America

(Lean In)
The report offers a detailed look at the barriers holding Black women back at work and outlines specific steps companies should take to make sure Black women are treated fairly and given equal opportunities to learn, grow and lead.

Support your Black workforce, now

(Deloitte)
Practical ideas to take action on the journey toward tackling racism in the workplace.

Harvard Implicit Bias Assessment

The Implicit Association Test (IAT) measures attitudes and beliefs that people may be unwilling or unable to report. Take one or more IAT assessments to find your unconscious associations about race, gender, sexual orientation, and other topics.

Understanding Inclusion: Why Belonging at Work Matters

(HBR)

Belonging, A Critical Piece of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion by Carin Taylor, Ted Talk

Exploring Diversity & Differences

Daniel Guillory discusses how you can explore differences so as to expand your knowledge and your view of reality (3 min)

5 Steps to Address Unconscious Bias

Daniel Guillory explains what unconscious bias is and then shares a five-step process to overcome this counter-productive mindset. (3 min)

Fostering an Environment of Cooperation and Collaboration

A challenge that organizations face is creating inclusion where there is collaboration between a diverse group of people. Daniel Guillory shares some steps you can take to encourage the right type of environment for this collaboration. (5 min)

4 Steps to Becoming a More Inclusive Leader

Inclusion is key in building a more collaborative and innovative team. Author and Whole Brain thinking expert Ann Herrmann-Nehdi covers four key steps you can take to become a more inclusive leader and create engagement and diversity of thought in your team. (4 min)

4 Tips to Help End Gender Stereotyping

Stereotyping can hold people back from their potential. Even women can unknowingly perpetuate the issue. Leadership expert Dr. Jeanne Porter King provides four tips to help you end to gender stereotyping in your culture. (3 min)

The Glass Ceiling Still Exists

Maya Hu-Chan explains that the pay and mobility gap between men and women still exists in organizations. She discusses where progress has been made and provides some suggestions for women who want to get ahead. (6 min)

How microaggressions are like mosquito bites

For people that still don’t think microaggressions are a problem: just imagine that instead of being a stupid comment, a microaggression is a mosquito bite (8 min)

Managing a Multi-Generational Team

Dr. Jan Ferri-Reed shares some tips on creating an inclusive work environment when you’re dealing with team members from different generations. (5 min)

6 Tips for Effective Listening in Crucial Conversations

Broadcast journalist and communications expert Debbye Turner Bell explains why listening is so critical and provides six tips that will show others you are listening (3 mins)

3 Ways to be More Inclusive for Better Collaboration

If you want to get greater performance, innovation and collaboration that you need to work to create a more inclusive environment that encourages sharing of ideas. Author Maya Hu-Chan offers three ways to overcome barriers that inhibit collaboration. (5 min)

Using Small Acts of Inclusion

You may not have a say in the larger initiative going on within your organization, but you can have an impact on the day-to-day. Daniel Guillory explains how to use small acts of inclusion to support mutual success and well-being. (4 min)

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