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Diversity & Inclusion: Fringe or Fundamental?

Diversity & Inclusion: Fringe or Fundamental?. Joint CIPD/Bernard Hodes Research 2012 Dianah Worman OBE CIPD Public Policy Adviser, Diversity. How we explored the issue. An online survey was circulated to a random sample of eligible CIPD members

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Diversity & Inclusion: Fringe or Fundamental?

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  1. Diversity & Inclusion: Fringe or Fundamental? Joint CIPD/Bernard Hodes Research 2012 Dianah Worman OBE CIPD Public Policy Adviser, Diversity

  2. How we explored the issue • An online survey was circulated to a random sample of eligible CIPD members • The survey link was publicised via the CIPD newsletter, Impact magazine, LinkedIn and other relevant networks • We received 371 responses in total Characteristics of respondents Size of the Organisation Sector Role Background

  3. What we focused on • How diversity and inclusion is managed within organisations • Leadership involvement in diversity and inclusion • Implementing and monitoring diversity and inclusion • Supporting organisations with the diversity and inclusion agenda • Best practice and the future

  4. What the results showed Survey Results • 83% have an articulated strategy, written policy or set of guidelines that cover:- legally protected areas – gender, ethnicity, age- gender reassignment and caring responsibilities were less common • Where organisations lacked a written strategy, policy or set of guidelines respondents stated their own organisation:- is in the early stages of developing their HR policies- had low levels of awareness and knowledge- did not consider it a necessity- perceived such strategies as something different

  5. What a diversity strategy covers Base: 305 (all respondents reporting their organisation has an articulated strategy, written policy or set of guidelines relating to diversity and inclusion).

  6. How employees are involved in progressing diversity and inclusion 62% of organisations gave their employees the opportunity to influence their approach to diversity and inclusion over the last 3 years Survey Results Base: 202 (all respondents who report their organisation has, over the last three years, given employees a chance to help shape and influence approaches and activities related to diversity and inclusion).

  7. How leaders are involved in progressing diversity and inclusion 64% stated that a member of their board or senior director has overall responsibility and acts as a diversity champion How often are diversity and inclusion issues discussed at board/senior director level so far as you know? Survey Results

  8. The state of the art in progressing diversity and inclusion 60% stated that in the last three years their organisation had launched or delivered activities related to diversity and inclusion Which of the following areas have these projects or initiatives covered? Survey Results Base: 222 (all respondents reporting their organisation has launched or delivered any specific projects or initiatives related to diversity and inclusion in the last three years).

  9. How line managers are supported in progressing diversity and inclusion 49% stated their organisation had incorporated diversity and inclusion into their line manager training Survey Results Base: 361

  10. What ‘measurements’ are used to judge the progression of diversity and inclusion Only 40% of respondents stated that their organisation used specific KPIs Survey Results Base: 145 (all respondents reporting their organisation uses KPIs to monitor diversity and inclusion)

  11. How organisations promote diversity and inclusion Survey Results • 1 in 4 respondents from smaller businesses stated they had publicised their diversity and inclusion work. • Organisations with a diversity specialist and public/voluntary bodies were more likely to promote diversity. • Typical activities to support diversity and inclusion included: • Awards • Events • Accreditation/Membership • Reporting • Internal/External Communications • Working Groups/D&I specialists • Training

  12. What sources of information do organisations depend on to progress diversity and inclusion 86% stated they used the CIPD to stay up to date with the diversity and inclusion agenda Survey Results Base: 353

  13. What kinds of help do organisations need to progress diversity and inclusion When working with external organisations, many respondents sought support with:

  14. Future importance of diversity and inclusion Most respondents expect diversity and inclusion to become increasingly important to employers Base: 343

  15. http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/survey-reports/diversity-inclusion-fringe-fundamental.aspxhttp://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/survey-reports/diversity-inclusion-fringe-fundamental.aspx http://www.cipd.co.uk/publicpolicy/policy-reports/diversity-progress-on-track.aspx

  16. Thank You

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