Tips For Promoting Equity in the Workplace

●   Start looking through an equity lens – hire and promote with equity in mind.

o   Ask yourself, are you empowering all employees to do their best?

o   Reflect on whether you may overlook individuals different from yourself.

o   Ensure conversations include diverse voices, considering all races, ethnicities, genders, and orientations.

o   Avoid biases when assigning projects or giving promotions.

o   Clearly define your purpose and commitment to building a more equitable organization.

●   Acknowledge that there may be inequities in your organization.

o   Review policies and procedures to ensure equity throughout the organization.

o   Implement fair hiring practices to attract a diverse pool of applicants.

o   Include an EEO statement in job postings to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and consider listing benefits that support underrepresented communities.

o   Examine advancement policies, ensuring opportunities are accessible to individuals from varied backgrounds, and address any barriers they may face.

o   Establish tracking mechanisms to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.

o   Identify obstacles hindering equity in the workplace to develop strategies for overcoming them.

o   Look for the pitfalls or obstacles to creating an equitable workplace so that these challenges can be overcome.