5/3/22
Discrimination and Hate in the United States
Beyond Diversity: Access, Equity, and Participation
Corporate Social Justice: Going Beyond Corporate Social Responsibility We have a very diverse, multi-generational workforce. Things to know about younger generations (millennials and younger): • They highly value when organizations take a stance against injustice • They pay attention to where their money goes – and where an organization’s money goes • They want to be their authentic selves at work
Human Rights
Diversity is about representation or the make-up of an entity
Inclusion is about how well the contributions, presence, and perspectives of different groups of people are valued and integrated into an environment
Understand the Issues
Diversity Access to Resources Equity
Participation
Key Takeaways: What Can Companies Do to Recruit & Retain a Diverse Workforce?
Who in the United States lives in Poverty?
13.2% of the US Population
Encourage the Creation of Employee Resource or Affinity Groups
Offer Trans- Inclusive Health Care Benefits
Acknowledge Holidays of All Cultures
30% of Trans People
5.6% of Children
Hire a Leadership Team Reflective of the Diversity in Your Workforce
Track Company Progress over Time – This is Not Once-And- Done Work
20.8 % of Black Americans
Provide DEI Training Options for All Staff
Household Size
Poverty Level
25.4% of Native Americans
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
$12,880 $17,420 $21,960 $26,500 $31,040 $35,580 $40,120
Understand Unconscious Bias + Microaggressions
Require HR & Hiring Managers Complete Implicit Bias Training
Poverty means the income level from employment is so low that basic human needs can't be met. Basic human needs: food, clean water, shelter, clothing, transportation, education, and health care .
Be Honest About Company Culture
*Put Your Money Where Your Mission Statement Is!*
Based on 2021 Data
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Center for Business and Economic Insight
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