New Report Highlights Strategies for Workplace Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are essential for building resilience and driving innovation in today’s business environment.
A newly released report by EY, Progress Together and 10 other organisations, outlines actionable strategies to foster workplace equity, create inclusive cultures, and amplify underrepresented voices. Progress Together collaborated on this significant report, alongside other leading diversity initiatives.
The report provides key insights into career progression. Recommendations include:
- Creating a clear and structured promotion process and succession planning approach.
- Analyzing data on tenure and progression for underrepresented groups to identify potential barriers.
- Setting targets for representation in succession planning, shortlisting, and promotion outcomes.
- Using quantitative and qualitative data to address disproportionality in promotions.
- Reviewing progression criteria to ensure they don’t exclude certain groups or personality types.
- Highlighting authentic role models from underrepresented groups to inspire employees.
Vincent Keaveny, Chair of Progress Together, commented: “In today’s volatile business environment, where competing priorities make attracting and retaining diverse talent challenging, it is more important than ever for organisations to focus on proven strategies. By leveraging evidence-based approaches and fostering collaboration, businesses can help build workplaces that reflect the communities they serve while driving long-term success.”
Discover how businesses can thrive by prioritising DE&I: EY report highlights critical role of DEI | EY – UK
