Diversity & Inclusion Practitioner

According to McKinsey & Company 2018 research, companies in the top-quartile for gender diversity on executive teams were 21% more likely to outperform on profitability and 27% more likely to have superior value creation. Companies in the top-quartile for ethnic/cultural diversity on executive teams were 33% more likely to have industry-leading profitability. This correlation shows a clear business case for diversity & Inclusion in organizational performance context.

Organizations today are dedicated to serving all stakeholders, including customers, employees, suppliers, regulators, shareholders and society at large. Future-focused organizations want to ensure long-term sustainability of our world and the people in our world. Stakeholders are becoming more globally diverse and networked, as organizations are increasingly mobile in their teams, supply chains, shared services, operational processes and outsourcing. 

To optimize organizational results, creativity, problem solving, talent management and engagement, operations and innovation, organizational leaders need to adopt inclusive approaches, management strategies and styles that incorporate different perspectives, cognitive, cultural and linguistic differences, and collaboration.

Diversity Hub HR Metrics is conducting an online “D&I Certified Practitioner Program” from 24 May to 11 June 2021.

Program Objectives

·     Develop executives in using GDEIB Standards for gap analysis, benchmarking and strategy formulation at organization level.

·     Provide comprehensive understanding to develop a business case for D&I by establishing its linkage with organization’s sustainability through social and financial impact indictors.

·     Facilitate organizations in progressive transformation from using diversity defensively as a matter of legal/ethical compliance to position it as a strategic asset to compete in the market.

There are diverse speakers from different communities and groups. The purpose of this program is to nurture the concept of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion inside and outside of every organization.

This virtual program consists of 15 categories which eventually covers all categories of GDEIB.

Program Contents

·     CATEGORY 1: VISION, STRATEGY, AND BUSINESS IMPACT: 24 May

Action: Develop a strong rationale for DEI vision, mission, and strategy and align it to organizational goals.

·     CATEGORY 2: LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY: 25 May

Action: Hold leaders accountable for implementing the organization’s DEI vision, setting goals, achieving results, and being role models.

·     CATEGORY 3: DEI STRUCTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION: 26 May

Action: Provide visible, dedicated support and structure with authority and budget to effectively implement DEI.

·     CATEGORY 4: RECRUITMENT: 27 May

Action: Ensure that attraction, sourcing, and recruitment is done through the lens of DEI.

·     CATEGORY 5: ADVANCEMENT AND RETENTION: 28 May

Action: Ensure that DEI is integrated into talent development, performance management, advancement, and retention strategies.

·     CATEGORY 6: JOB DESIGN, CLASSIFICATION, COMPENSATION: 31 Ma  

Action: Ensure that job design and classification are evaluated for bias and that compensation is equitable across key dimensions of     diversity.

·     CATEGORY 7: WORK-LIFE INTEGRATION, FLEXIBILITY, AND BENEFITS: 1 Jun  

Action: Achieve work-life integration, flexibility, and equitable benefits. Flexible work options are widely available and accessible. 

·     CATEGORY 8: ASSESSMENT, MEASUREMENT, AND RESEARCH: 2 Jun

Action: Ensure that assessments, measurement, and research include a DEI lens.

·     CATEGORY 9: DEI COMMUNICATIONS: 3 Jun

Action: Make communication clear, simple to understand, and a crucial force in achieving the organization’s DEI goals.

·     CATEGORY 10: DEI LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT: 4 Jun 

Action: Educate all to achieve a level of DEI competence and confidence needed to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization.

·     CATEGORY 11: CONNECTING DEI AND SUSTAINABILITY: 7 Jun 

Action: Connect the organization’s DEI and Sustainability initiatives to increase the effectiveness of both.

·     CATEGORY 12: COMMUNITY, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND PHILANTHROPY: 8 Jun

Action: Be proactive in working with community, public and private partnerships, government, and society at large, and through philanthropy

·     CATEGORY 13: SERVICES AND PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT: 9 Jun

Action: Embed DEI in services and products development to serve diverse customers and clients.

·     CATEGORY 14: MARKETING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE: 10 Jun  

Action: Integrate DEI into marketing and customer service.

·     CATEGORY 15: RESPONSIBLE SOURCING: 11 Jun

Action: Practice responsible and ethical sourcing. Develop and nurture underrepresented suppliers.

Exam: 12 Jun 2021

v Those appearing and passing the exam will get Diversity & Inclusion Certified Practitioner credential

v Those not appearing/passing the exam will get “Certificate of Participation”