LEVEL 1 COMPLIANT ORGANIZATION
Score: 0-50%
Characteristics
1. Minimal efforts in inclusivity
2. Basic compliance with regulations
3. Significant room for improvement
Our Recommendations
Sensitization Sessions:
Objective: Increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion (D&I) principles among all employees.
Actions:
- Conduct introductory workshops on the importance of inclusivity.
- Provide basic training on unconscious bias and its impact on workplace culture.
- Offer regular, mandatory sessions on D&I topics to build foundational knowledge.
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Accessibility Audits:
Objective: Ensure physical and digital environments are accessible to all.
Actions:
- Conduct an initial accessibility audit of the workplace and digital platforms.
- Identify and prioritize areas needing improvement to meet basic accessibility standards.
- Create an action plan to address accessibility gaps.
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Inclusive Procurement:
Objective: Promote diversity within the supply chain.
Actions:
- Develop a supplier diversity policy.
- Identify and engage with diverse suppliers.
- Include diversity criteria in the supplier selection process.
Inclusive Hiring:
Objective: Establish fair and inclusive recruitment practices.
Actions:
- Develop and implement an inclusive hiring policy.
- Train hiring managers on bias-free recruitment practices.
- Use diverse job boards and networks to attract a wide range of candidates.
- Establish metrics to monitor diversity in hiring and recruitment.
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Inclusive Governance:
Objective: Establish governance frameworks that support inclusivity.
Actions:
- Develop an inclusivity policy and communicate it across the organization.
- Set up a diversity and inclusion committee or task force.
- Establish clear accountability mechanisms for D&I initiatives.
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Expert Support
- Providing tailored D&I training programs.
- Assisting in developing and implementing inclusive policies.
- Conducting comprehensive accessibility audits.
- Offering guidance on setting up governance structures and procurement policies.