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DEIB in The Workplace

This document discusses diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. It defines each term, with diversity referring to demographics, equity giving equal access and opportunities, inclusion treating all employees fairly and respectfully, and belonging making employees feel accepted and their perspectives are valued. The importance of DEIB in the workplace is outlined, improving bias awareness, increasing the talent pool, boosting performance and engagement. Challenges in managing DEIB are welcoming differences, recognizing different circumstances, valuing unique ideas and experiences, and creating a culture where people feel part of something bigger.

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DEIB in The Workplace

This document discusses diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. It defines each term, with diversity referring to demographics, equity giving equal access and opportunities, inclusion treating all employees fairly and respectfully, and belonging making employees feel accepted and their perspectives are valued. The importance of DEIB in the workplace is outlined, improving bias awareness, increasing the talent pool, boosting performance and engagement. Challenges in managing DEIB are welcoming differences, recognizing different circumstances, valuing unique ideas and experiences, and creating a culture where people feel part of something bigger.

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Managing Diversity, Inclusion,

Equal Opportunity and Anti-


Discrimination in the Workplace

KRISTINE C. MERCADO, (CHRP®), DIP OD


Certified Human Resource Professional
EQUITY

INCLUSION
DIVERSITY

BELONGING
D.E.I.B. at a CLOSER LOOK

Refers to the demographics of your workplace, which includes ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, age, military/veteran status, location, nationality, disability status, skills, and
many other factors. It can be challenging to diversify teams. And when you do succeed,
having a certain percentage of diversity won’t transform your team—it’s the environment
that you foster for diverse employees that brings real change.

DIVERSITY
D.E.I.B. at a CLOSER LOOK

Gives each employee fair and equal access, opportunities, and advancements, regardless of
their diversity background. This can require companies to actively break down employees’
barriers to success.

EQUITY
D.E.I.B. at a CLOSER LOOK

Ensures everyone on the team is treated fairly and respectfully, despite differences. Studies
and reports says that inclusive teams have 30% better performance. Inclusion is about how
employees interact. Are their ideas well-received? Are colleagues uplifting? Do employees
offer each other constructive feedback?

INCLUSION
D.E.I.B. at a CLOSER LOOK

Centers around the employee experience of feeling accepted in the workplace. Every team
member should feel that their perspective is valued and adds something useful. Belonging
to a team implies a sense of value—that an employee is needed and wanted. A simplistic
example is if a leadership team is composed of nine seasoned managers and a young, new
manager. This could make the new manager feel like an outlier with little value to offer. But,
if the others actively encourage the new manager to voice ideas and input, provide equal
opportunity for this manager to lead projects and grow, etc., this helps the new manager to
BELONGING feel valued and respected. It delivers a sense of belonging..
D.E.I.B. at a CLOSER LOOK
Importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Workplace

Improves bias awareness Increases talent pool Improves performance Boosts employee engagement
Managing D.E.I.B. Challenges in the Workplace

Welcoming all the ways we are different (both visible and invisible) and promoting a wide
range of different people and perspectives.

Recognizing that each person has different circumstances and may need different resources
and opportunities to reach an equal outcome.

Valuing people’s unique ideas and lived experiences and ensuring they feel involved, respected,
connected, and have their voice heard.

Creating a culture where people can be themselves, have psychological safety, appreciate each
other, and feel part of something bigger.
9 Companies Around the World That Are Embracing Diversity in a BIG Way

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