©SHRM 2008 SHRM’s Diversity & Inclusion Initiative 1 SHRM’s Definition of Diversity Skin color Gender Age Education Socio-economic Status Ethnicity Native born/non native Geographic Location Military Experience Parental Status Habits Thinking Styles Work Background Religion Functional Specialty Communication Style Marital Status Beliefs Culture Values Behaviors Visible Diversity Traits Invisible Diversity Traits Physical Abilities Personality Level in Organization Sexual Orientation Body Size/Type At SHRM, we define diversity as “the collective mixture of differences and similarities that includes for example, individual and organizational characteristics, values, beliefs, experiences, backgrounds, preferences, and behaviors.” Physical Traits

©SHRM 2008 SHRM’s Diversity & Inclusion Initiative 2 SHRM’s Definition of Inclusion At SHRM, we define inclusion as “the achievement of a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success.”

©SHRM 2008 SHRM’s Diversity & Inclusion Initiative Diversity Survey Diversity surveys like the one on the National SHRM web site can offer a company insight into how its employees really feel about the diversity culture of the company rsitysurveys.aspx rsitysurveys.aspx Sample Questions:  I have been the victim of discrimination at this company  The leadership at this company encourages diversity  There is a career development path for all employees at this company  The company's policies or procedures discourage discrimination.  Employees of different ages are valued equally by this organization 3

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©SHRM 2008 SHRM’s Diversity & Inclusion Initiative What can you do to make sure your company is diversity compliant? Learn what is working for other companies. Every year DiversityInc publishes the Top 50 Companies they recognize for their diversity initiatives. They rate the companies through a metrics-driven evaluation and give each company a report card. You can have your company evaluated and given a report card. There is no charge to participate. for-diversity-2015/ content/uploads/2015/12/DiversityInc-Report-Card-Sample bPDF.pdf/ 5

©SHRM 2008 SHRM’s Diversity & Inclusion Initiative Your Checklist Are you following EEOC guidelines? Do you have policies and procedures in place that support workplace diversity? Do you provide diversity training? Do you have questions in your exit interview that would make you aware of workplace diversity issues? Q & A From the Audience 6

©SHRM 2008 SHRM’s Diversity & Inclusion Initiative Thank you from your Diversity Committee! 7