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Inclusive self-identification

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Executive summary

How does allowing self-identification help to create an inclusive workplace? 

Employee self-identification—allowing employees to describe themselves or assign themselves to a specific demographic—provides a rich understanding of the diversity in your organization as well as unique challenges you may face as you strive to create effective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Self-identification can reveal aspects of diversity that may be invisible and shine light on what diversity looks like in international operations. Once you have a clear picture of the state of diversity in your organization, you can better develop DEI strategies, provide more inclusive benefits, and create a workplace where all employees can thrive.

Highlights include:

  • Understanding identity.
  • Building trust through communication.
  • Asking questions in an inclusive way.
  • Considerations for global data collection.

 

How to cite this product: Owen, C. & Troiano, E. (2021) Inclusive self-identification (Topic overview). Catalyst.

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