UDIAUDIA WA DIVERSITY TOOLKIT |

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BACKGROUND

WHAT IS WORKPLACE DIVERSITY?

True workplace diversity is achieved when all staff can access and enjoy the same rewards, resources and opportunities regardless of age, gender, physical or mental ability, culture, marital status, religion, political opinion or sexual preference.

WHAT IS WORKPLACE INCLUSION?

Inclusion is a collaborative, supportive, and respectful environment that increases the participation of a diverse group of individuals, and our research concludes the organisational benefits are many.

THE IMPORTANCE OF INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP

Whilst diverse and inclusive teams are integral to the success of an organisation, it does not guarantee high performance. Inclusive leadership is critical to the success of a business and helps drive broader inclusiveness and positive culture.

PART ONE: EVALUATE

When embarking on developing a comprehensive and meaningful diversity strategy for your workplace, it is critical that an initial assessment of the organisation’s current diversity position, highlighting key areas for improvement, is undertaken.

PART TWO: BUSINESS VISION & MISSION

At the outset of developing a diversity strategy in your organisation, start by articulating the ‘why’ within your particular organisation and identify the need for, and potential benefits of, a diversity strategy in your workplace.

PART THREE: SETTING GOALS & TARGETS

Establishing realistic, achievable and relevant goals tied to accountability serves to drive change and results.

PART FOUR: POLICIES AND INITIATIVES

Achieving the goals and targets and targets identified in Part Three will be enabled by providing company policies that acknowledge and enable these desired outcomes.

PART FIVE: STRATEGY TEMPLATE

Click here for an example outline for a Diversity and Inclusion Policy that can be adapted to your organisations needs.

PART SIX: RESOURCES

A hub of key resources, further reading and training to assist members in their strategy development and ongoing journey.