How to stay ahead of your diversity and inclusion strategy
In this webinar with Hireful, Baljit Kaur delves into essential factors that ensure the effectiveness of your diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy. She explores both the positive and negative aspects, shedding light on unintended consequences and associated risks in DEI initiatives.
Specifically, the discussion covers the following topics:
- Distinguishing between organisations merely going through the motions and those genuinely achieving results. The emphasis is on the importance of authenticity in building trust.
- Evaluating the appropriateness of quotas as a measure. Baljit explores the controversies surrounding both quotas and targets, emphasising the necessity of proper management.
- Establishing and optimising employee resource groups (ERGs). These groups serve as valuable platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and contribute to broader DEI initiatives within the company.
- Exploring considerations related to diversity data collection. Baljit highlights the importance of being mindful of potential unintended consequences that may arise during this process.
- Examining the challenges and considerations associated with providing monetary rewards for referring candidates. Baljit addresses potential hurdles in this aspect.
Baljit thoroughly addresses these issues, providing a detailed understanding and sharing best practices. Her expertise in implementing practical changes has proven instrumental in helping numerous organisations create authentically Diverse Workforce and equitable environments.
Get in touch with Baljit for support with your DEI strategy, training, and audits: Baljit.kaur@diverseworkforce.co.uk.
