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Create a People-First Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy
Blueprint: Culture
Most organizations recognize that there are a number of benefits that come from being inclusive to diverse groups of employees. However, despite the implementation of numerous diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, organizations are still having trouble with making progress.
Create a People-First Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy Executive Briefing
Note: Culture
Use this document to make the case to your executives for creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy that addresses systemic inequities.
Workshop Overview: Create a People-First Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy
Note: HR Strategy
Engage McLean & Company facilitators to lead your team through the Create a People-First Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy workshop.
Job Aid: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Governance Framework
Note: Culture
Use this job aid to identify the right DEI governance model for a sustainable DEI strategy.
Introduction to Psychological Safety for HR
Blueprint: Culture
Use this guide to build a psychologically safe work environment where employees feel included and safe to learn, contribute, and challenge.
Primer: Psychological Safety in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Sessions
Note: Culture
Equip leaders of DEI efforts across the organization with tips on building psychological safety in DEI sessions.
Inclusive Onboarding
Note: HR Spotlight
In a competitive talent landscape, inclusive onboarding both improves the employee experience and helps the organization become an employer of choice. Every onboarding program has an opportunity to be more inclusive.
If new hires don’t feel included right from the start, it sends a message that in practice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not a priority – even if it’s been verbally identified as one. If incoming employees feel cared for and connected to the organization, the whole employment relationship is set up for success.
Measuring What Matters
Note: HR Spotlight
What can organizations do to ensure their stated commitment to DEI is translated into meaningful action? Here are five recommendations for measuring and sustaining what matters most
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is an important priority for many organizations – HR and DEI leaders recognize not only the benefits of DEI but also that there is a cost of failing to meaningfully address DEI challenges.
Moving Toward a Shared Win for All Women
Note: HR Spotlight
This International Women's Day, to ensure our gains as a collective are equitable, we must communicate unequivocally through our words and actions that it is okay to take a chance on women, especially racialized women.
A 2021 survey confirmed that women leaders are more likely than their male colleagues to invest time and effort on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work and participate in active allyship activities such as mentoring.
Inclusive Leaders Play an Integral Role in Improving the Employee Experience
Note: HR Spotlight
As organizations build their diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies, they realize that to make diversity meaningful, they must create inclusive employee experiences. To achieve this, organizations must plan to shift their culture to align with the definition of inclusion.
When people leaders are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, they have a significant impact on the employee experience. According to a 2018 study by BCG of employees who identify as women, LGBTQ, and/or people of color, almost 20% of respondents experienced less bias in their day-to-day.
DEI Spotlight: Inclusion at Work Amidst Anti-Asian Violence
Note: HR Spotlight
For May, which is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States and Asian Heritage Month in Canada, I wanted to highlight actions we can take to support employees through current salient societal challenges impacting Asian, Pacific Islander, and Muslim communities.
Inclusion is a state in which all employees feel a sense of belonging, valued for their differences, and empowered to participate and contribute freely.
DEI Spotlight: LGBTQ2IA+ Inclusion at Work
Note: HR Spotlight
Today is a day to celebrate – May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. The discussion about identity has been hard fought, and there is a new focus on organizations to become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI).
Vocalize that LGBTQ2IA+ inclusion is a priority across the organization.
Creating Inclusive Online and Blended Learning Spaces and Products
Note: HR Spotlight
To care for all learners and foster effective learning solutions, facilitators of remote courses must ensure virtual delivery channels, learning methods, and content are accessible and inclusive. This article reflects on how to create more welcoming learning spaces and promote a sense of...
According to McLean & Company’s recent HR Trends Report, enabling learning and development remains a top priority for organizations in 2023, but their focus on the long-term work required for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is decreasing.
Introducing Stacey Shepherd, Executive Counselor at McLean & Company
Note: HR Spotlight
In this Q&A, Stacey Shepherd talks about her career, what drew her to this role, and what challenges are top of mind for HR leaders.
Progressing diversity, equity & inclusion – there is increasing pressure for a more deliberate and outcomes-based approach to improving equity and inclusion within organizations, specifically demonstrating progress in diversifying leadership.
Introducing Mardi Walker, McLean & Company’s Counselor to HR Executives
Note: HR Spotlight
Get to know McLean & Company's Counselor to HR Executives by reading this Q&A with Mardi Walker.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The pandemic and other recent social upheavals have accelerated the urgency of DEI work, which touches every aspect of HR. This is an important topic for employees and organizations alike.
Introducing Michelle Leedy, Executive Advisor at McLean & Company
Note: HR Spotlight
Michelle joined McLean & Company in January 2023 as an Executive Advisor. In this Q&A, Michelle talks about her career, what drew her to this role, and what challenges are top of mind for HR leaders.
In this Q&A, Michelle talks about her career, what drew her to this role, and what challenges are top of mind for HR leaders.
Challenging and Caring for Learners in DEI Classrooms
Note: HR Spotlight
When facilitating discussions on sensitive topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in a workplace setting, our key responsibilities are to support learners in becoming better critical thinkers, active participants in their own ongoing development, and emotionally intelligent...
When facilitating discussions on sensitive topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in a workplace setting, our key responsibilities are to support learners in becoming better critical thinkers, active participants in their own ongoing development, and emotionally intelligent human beings while nurturing a psychologically safe learning environment.
The Importance of Empathy in Executing Successful DEI Strategies
Note: HR Spotlight
Empathy may lie at the heart of our ability to move the dial when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), but it can be difficult to foster. How do we build empathy at a group level?
Aim strategies at the cultural level to change social norms and what is considered acceptable behavior. Make visible and amplify equitable and inclusive behaviors. Recognize and reward kind, empathetic behavior and challenge indifference.
The New Normal of HR Needs to Be Inclusive: A Reflection on the Responsibility of HR Researchers and Professionals
Note: HR Spotlight
In recent months current events have prompted us to focus on the pervasive racism in our society, sparking discussions among individuals, teams, and organizations on allyship – how to use our inherent power and privilege to support marginalized groups who face oppression and systemic discrimination.
McLean & Company recently published research on Creating a People-First Diversity and Inclusion Strategy to help HR uncover and address systemic inequities in their organizations. It includes a primer to understand key concepts such as systemic discrimination, anti-racism, and allyship.
Paving the Way for Workplace Equity: The Roots of DEI Concepts in Black Leaders’ Work
Note: HR Spotlight
Moving from Black History Month into Women’s History Month, we wanted to highlight some very critical practices and concepts in our workplaces today that are owed to the work of Black leaders in the space.
Intersectionality is the theory that different aspects of our identity intersect with each other to create various life experiences and impact inequality in particular. This means that aspects of your personal identity, such as your gender, race, or class, create different experiences of privilege and oppression.
Introducing LynnAnn Brewer, Executive Advisor at McLean & Company
Note: HR Spotlight
In this Q&A, LynnAnn talks about her career, what drew her to this role, and what challenges are top of mind for HR leaders.
Most recently, I have developed and led HR and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) transformations, helping those companies to become nationally recognized employers for women, diversity, and veterans. Can you tell us a bit about yourself?Naturally, I am a learner and researcher.
Being an Organizational Ally – Moving Beyond the Social Media Post
Note: HR Spotlight
The past couple of weeks have been a staunch reminder of the systemic racism that is still prevalent in our society. Organizations can take steps to become better allies by identifying and eradicating these issues.
The diversity and inclusion strategy needs to be a holistic effort, and it is not the responsibility of one employee resource group. Any changes will require those in privileged and powerful positions (e.g. senior leaders and other non-Black employees) to take action to make the experiences of our Black colleagues and peers better.
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