Demonstrating Diversity and Inclusion in Training and Retention

Name: Demonstrating Diversity and Inclusion in Training and Retention
Author: Marcella McCurdy

Learn inclusive training and retention practices

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(gentle music) Welcome to KnowledgeCity's course on demonstrating diversity and inclusion in training and retention. These lessons will discuss best practices for training and retaining diverse candidates. We'll also discuss tools and techniques for diversity training and retention. This course will give you the confidence and the skills you need to train your employees and promote diversity and inclusion. Having a diverse workforce that mirrors our diverse society is one way to show that your company is committed to diversity and inclusion. Pew Research found that Generation Z, those born between 1997 and onward, is one of the most ethnically and racially diverse generations to have entered the workforce. With this in mind, we can expect our companies to become even more diverse. It's a good idea for companies to be aware of the diversity makeup of Gen Z and try to hire accordingly. Companies can also reflect diversity and inclusion in their leadership. Leaders who understand and reflect ethnic and racial diversity can show the organization's inclusiveness. Leaders can show commitment by creating diversity, equity, and inclusion goals for their teams in the organization. Some companies are even starting to provide bonuses to executives who promote diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. Providing promotion opportunities for diverse talent is another way to show commitment and accountability to diversity and inclusion. Try to ensure every employee has an equal opportunity to get promoted. You may try to give everyone an equal chance to talk with the senior executives or attend training and professional development seminars. Some companies offer compensation incentives if their executives promote diversity and inclusion. According to a recent article from the Society for Human Resources, 99 companies in the S&P 500 included diversity as a metric in their compensation program. These companies have created long-term strategies that incentivize diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Fostering a sense of belonging within the organization can also display commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Feelings of belonging can allow employees to be authentic at work. It's best to try to understand the cultural background of your employees and encourage them to express their ethnicity at work, such as wearing cultural hairstyles and attire. Now that you've learned different ways to show your organization's commitment to diversity and inclusion, you can try to implement some of these techniques. One of the best ways to show your commitment to diversity and inclusion is to actually be committed to fostering an inclusive organization.

Beginner Provider : Marcella McCurdy 7 Lessons · 21m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Urdu, Chinese

Course Description

Candidates often say that the diversity and inclusivity of a company is important to them when deciding where to work. Organizations may be able to hire better quality candidates if the organization shows its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the recruiting process. Demonstrating this commitment is also a good way to care for your current employees. If you adopt diverse and inclusive metrics, training and management plans, and professional development programs, your company may have an easier time retaining employees from all backgrounds.

In this course on Demonstrating Diversity and Inclusion in Training and Retention, you will learn how to develop and evaluate diversity metrics. We’ll also cover how to implement training plans for managers and other employees, and provide professional development opportunities to diverse employees. You will discover how to implement diversity-minded retention programs and different ways you can show your commitment to diversity and inclusion.

What You'll Learn

Demonstrate your organization's commitment to diversity and inclusion
Develop and evaluate metrics for diversity and inclusion initiatives
Implement diversity training plans for managers and employees
Provide professional development opportunities to diverse employees
Implement diversity-minded, inclusive retention programs
Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Key Takeaways

Candidates often consider a company's diversity and inclusivity when deciding where to work, so demonstrating commitment can help attract higher-quality candidates.
Adopting diverse and inclusive metrics, training and management plans, and professional development programs can make it easier to retain employees from all backgrounds.
Demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusion is a way to care for current employees as well as recruit new ones.
Diversity-minded retention programs are one method to retain diverse employees.
Developing and evaluating diversity metrics helps measure the effectiveness of diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn how to develop and evaluate diversity metrics, implement training plans for managers and other employees, provide professional development opportunities to diverse employees, implement diversity-minded retention programs, and show your commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Who is this course for?

It is suited to people responsible for recruiting, training, managing, and retaining employees who want to demonstrate their organization's commitment to diversity and inclusion in training and retention.

How can demonstrating diversity and inclusion help with hiring and retention?

Because candidates often value a company's diversity and inclusivity, showing commitment in the recruiting process may help an organization hire better-quality candidates, and adopting diverse and inclusive metrics, training, management plans, and professional development programs may make it easier to retain employees from all backgrounds.

What topics does the course cover?

The course covers showing commitment to diversity and inclusion, developing metrics to evaluate diversity and inclusion initiatives, training and the diversity-management plan, diversity, inclusion, and professional development, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and implementing diversity-minded, inclusive retention programs, followed by a knowledge test.

Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®)

Professional Development Credits (PDCs): 0.5

Certification Program Categories:

Leadership & NavigationBusiness AcumenConsultationGlobal MindsetEthical PracticeRelationship ManagementAnalytical AptitudeCommunicationDiversity, Equity & Inclusion

KnowledgeCity is approved by SHRM as a Recertification General Provider to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs). By taking the courses approved by SHRM, KnowledgeCity can award SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).