The purpose of this research assignment is to explore the best practices in managing diversity/inclusion in the workplace and to highlight top companies that are recognized in the industry for their best practices in the areas of diversity and inclusion. Use Diversity, Inc., Forbes, and/or SHRM research publications to identify at least one company known for best practices in diversity and inclusion.
Questions
What was the company’s ranking for its D&I initiative? Present the highlights of three best practices of the company’s initiatives related to diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace.
Next, visit the company’s website, locate their diversity and inclusion webpage on their website, and discuss the effectiveness of the D&I initiatives present on their website as it relates to their best practices in #1 above; e.g., does the company have a diversity plan located on their website?
Finally, discuss how your company/employer may be able to leverage or implement the best practices in D&I from #1 above.
Post your answer(s) to this SDB.
Each answer post should be substantive and provide evidence that you have read and applied the relevant course material relating to the topics for this week
Your answer posts will be graded on content knowledge, originality and/or new information from external sources, including the use of personal real-life experiences, and quality of the responses
Your answer post should be a minimum of 200 to 225 words in length