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.