{"id":4924,"date":"2023-11-13T17:11:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T17:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/?p=4924"},"modified":"2023-11-13T17:13:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T17:13:47","slug":"the-workplaces-with-the-best-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/the-workplaces-with-the-best-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 12 workplaces for equity, diversity & inclusion initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today’s dynamic and interconnected business landscape, the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) have taken center stage. Organizations are recognizing the profound impact that fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces can have on their employees, productivity, and the broader community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To explore the concept of EDI and its importance to businesses, we delve into 12 remarkable companies that are championing these values as well as setting a high standard for EDI initiatives in their respective industries. Could one of them be your next employer?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is equity, diversity, and inclusion?<\/h2>\n

These are three values that many organizations strive to embody to promote the fair treatment and full participation of people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Equity<\/b> means recognizing that we do not all start in the same place and must acknowledge this to make adjustments to fix these imbalances. Although similar to equality, and often used interchangeably, equality means providing the same to all which is not always the fairest or most just solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Diversity<\/b> recognizes that we are all different and identifies key features that make us different. This can include, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, mental health, gender identity, and sexual orientation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inclusion<\/b> is the recognition, appreciation, and use of the talents and skills of employees of all backgrounds. It is creating an environment where everyone feels included.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why are equity, diversity, and inclusion so important to businesses?<\/h2>\n

By creating a diverse workplace where everyone feels safe, organizations can widen their talent pool, improve employee retention, and nurture a creative and innovative environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The numbers prove that this is the case. <\/span>70%<\/span><\/a> of jobseekers consider the commitment of a company to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a key factor when evaluating a new employer. What\u2019s more, gender-diverse companies are 21% more likely to outperform industry peers, and companies with an ethnically diverse executive team are 33% more likely to outperform peers in terms of profitability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When done authentically, employees are more likely to stay longer in their roles, and <\/span>over a third<\/span><\/a> of workers said they would leave their roles to join a more inclusive team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As well as benefiting the employer, employees will also gain access to more diverse perspectives, enhancing their understanding of their role and their wider societal impact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Twelve workplaces that are excelling in their EDI efforts<\/h2>\n

JLL<\/a><\/h3>\n

Industry: <\/b>Professional services\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

JLL is regularly recognized for its efforts when it comes to diversity and inclusion. For three years straight they were named by Forbes as one of America\u2019s Best Employers for Diversity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The company has a variety of employee-led groups that connect people across the organization. More than 7,500 colleagues across 200 locations are part of their Business Resource Groups which empower people of every race, gender, disability, and age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They also host company-wide summits, including their annual Supplier Diversity Executive Summit which supports and educates senior leaders, clients, and suppliers to ensure diverse supplier programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eli Lilly<\/a><\/h3>\n

Industry: <\/b>Pharmaceuticals\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2015, pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly realized that their diversity initiatives weren\u2019t having the impact they anticipated. Data showed that at their current rate of progress, it would take 70 years for equality to hit the boardroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As an organization, they realized that something had to change. They commissioned professional actors to portray real employee experiences, devised innovation labs for managers and employees so that they could work to create actionable solutions, and invested in a sponsorship program for women at the director level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The results speak for themselves. Female representation in the C-Suite has grown from 29% to 40% and female senior directors have grown from 34% to 43%. Not bad in just eight years!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Marriott International\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

Industry: <\/b>Hospitality\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Courtyard Muncie in Indianapolis opened in 2015, a state-of-the-art hotel in Muncie that employed 110 people from the local area. What makes this hotel extra special is that it partners with the Erskine Greene Center, supporting its disabled students with on-the-job training. It\u2019s an opportunity for disabled people to explore careers in hospitality and learn from the very best and is the first hotel of its kind here in the US.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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