Designing a Data-Driven Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Joelle - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Designing a Data-Driven Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Joelle Emerson, Founder & CEO

Data-Driven D&I Strategy Collect data Take targeted action Measure progress

ATTRACT SELECT DEVELOP RETAIN

ATTRACT

Collect Data How diverse is our incoming pipeline? Which candidate sources are most diverse? Which candidate sources are Firm X most successful?

Measuring Progress Collect data: 70% of people who apply to jobs through our website are men, and applicants through our website make up 65% of hires. Take targeted action : Review language and images on your website and job descriptions, and update them to be more inclusive. Measure progress: Is the representation of women in online applicants Firm X higher?

SELECT

Collect Data What is happening at each stage of the hiring process? How do candidates feel about the hiring process? Firm X

Measuring Progress Collect data: Candidates of color are successful across each stage of the hiring process, but are less likely to accept offers. Take targeted action : Survey candidates to better understand why they’re not accepting offers. Coach recruiters and interviewers to address identified barriers. Measure progress : Firm X Have acceptance rates increased over time?

DEVELOP

Collect Data Who is getting promoted, and at what rate? What types of feedback are people receiving? Firm X

Measuring Progress Collect data: Women are more likely to receive developmental feedback on communication style. Take targeted action : Train managers on how to manage bias in performance evaluations, and equip managers of strategies to manage bias before an evaluation cycle. Measure progress : Firm X Are evaluations more equitable in the next cycle?

RETAIN

Collect Data Who is staying and who is leaving? How do people feel about the organizational culture (surveys, exit interviews)? Firm X

Measuring Progress Collect data: Employees based outside the US are less likely to feel like they belong. Take targeted action : Update onboarding practices to connect new employees with tenured buddies who can answer questions and help them integrate. Measure progress : Does the gap between US and non-US employees Firm X decrease?

A Data-Driven Approach to Diversity & Inclusion ATTRACT SELECT DEVELOP RETAIN • Collect data § Understand the current state of D&I § Identify existing barriers to D&I • Take targeted action § Allow the data to inform your D&I priorities § Implement research-backed strategies • Measure progress § Make small changes and measure immediate progress § Measure long-term, overall representation

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