BUILD IT
Information on how to build and pitch an anti-racist and inclusion program at your own employer!
Undoing’s inception was based on the clear fact that companies were building Diversity and Inclusion programs or “D&I” programs on the basis that they were beginning to see that millennial candidates were wanting these programs in their future employers. If you’re an individual a part of an organization that has yet to build an Inclusion program, check out the information below on how to pitch to the leadership team.
Inclusion asks the question, “Who are we leaving out?”
How to pitch Anti-Racism and Inclusion at your company:
Build an agenda
Definitions of Anti-Racism and Inclusion
Metrics and Results
Call to Action - Leadership
Understanding Diversity Identities - Ask each participant what aspects of their identity background below could lead to their own biases?
Race and Ethnicity
Age and Generation
Gender and Gender Identity
Religious and Spiritual Beliefs
Disability
Socioeconomic Status and Background
Thinking Style and Personality
Personal Life Experience
Defining Diversity vs. Inclusion:
Offer ways to create an inclusive and anti-racist culture
Pay Structures and Pay Equity across gender and race
Refining Recruitment and Hiring Practices
Unconscious Bias Training for interviewers
Diversify interviewing team
Behavioral Interview Questions
Remove college degree requirements
Inclusive Branding
Run website copy through gender decoders
Inclusive representation on company website
Monthly Conversation Workshops
Workshop Ideas
Close presentation with words of affirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why does our company need an Inclusion program? What value does it offer?
A - Monetary and Social Values!
Social Change - We can create social change by shifting focus on diversity and inclusion efforts.
Investors - Investors look for inclusive hiring strategy and practices.
Idea Exchange - Having a diverse team leads to better practices and decision-making.
Talent Pool - The wider the talent pool we connect with, the better the hiring will be.
“Companies that have more diverse management teams have 19% higher revenue due to innovation.” - Forbes
Q - What’s the real reason a program like this is necessary?
A - Workplace Anti-Racism and Inclusion efforts hold leaders and employees accountable in ways we can improve the workplace by ensuring every human feels safe and celebrated within their identity. This encourages folks to challenge themselves to observe the way their mind responds to the content and become curious about these reactions, free from judgement.
“By strengthening diverse voices in the room, we are empowering and unifying the same voices outside of the workplace.” - Undoing
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