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The promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion has become a growing trend around the world. This is partly due to an increasing focus on equality in the media, but also because <\/span>businesses are now appreciating the benefits of creating an environment where employees feel connected and that they belong<\/b>. As a result, increasing numbers of organizations around the world are now including DEI initiatives in their overall business strategy. In fact, according to a recent report by Mercer, <\/span>81% of organizations say they are focused on improving diversity, equity and inclusion<\/span>. However, despite this fact, <\/span>only 42% report having a documented DEI strategy, and only 50% claim to have established formal DEI goals and targets<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

To help you get up to speed with this growing business trend, we have put together this ultimate guide to explain <\/span>everything you need to know about DEI initiatives<\/b>. We will discuss what DEI is, and which metrics you need to create to track your progress. We will also share a number of <\/span>DEI initiatives examples<\/b> to help inspire you to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are DEI initiatives?<\/a>
\nWhy are DEI initiatives important?<\/a>
\nDEI initiatives data<\/a>
\nDEI initiatives examples
\n<\/span><\/a>Measure DEI initiatives success<\/a>
\nGain insight into your workforce with HR Analytics Reports Software \u2705<\/a><\/p>\n

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What are DEI initiatives?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Workplace DEI initiatives are on the rise. Put simply, they are employment actions based on the principles of <\/span>diversity <\/b>(employing people with a range of social identities), <\/span>equity <\/b>(creating systems that ensure equal access), and <\/span>inclusion <\/b>(ensuring all voices are heard). Similar to <\/span>DEIB<\/span><\/a>, the aim behind these initiatives is to create <\/span>a working environment that benefits all employees, regardless of gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, or mental and physical ability<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

DEI initiatives examples include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n