Homework: Building a Diversity and Inclusion Program
Length: 8 pages.
Organizations must begin a diversity journey by understanding the current talent in their workforce, including breakdowns by gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, and more. Just having diversity is not enough. To reap the benefits from increased diversity, organizations need to work toward inclusion. Leaders looking to increase diversity in their organizations are often asked to "make the case" for why it is necessary. During this course, it has been highlighted that diversity and inclusion in the workplace can lead to increased revenue, reduced costs, more significant innovation, and increased employee engagement, productivity, and commitment.
The first step for senior leaders interested in building a diversity and inclusion program is to create a specific business case on how diversity, inclusion, acceptance, and belonging will improve the organization. Write a business case for your organization. Include both internal and external subject matter.
Internal topics should address the following:
1. Recruiting
2. Hiring
3. Promoting
4. Recognition
5. Employee Benefits
Internal topics should address the following:
1. Customers
2. Vendors
3. Business partners
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.