DEI tools and Best Practices

In a world that is constantly evolving, business cannot just rest on  passive acknowledgment of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.  DEI is a transformative force that not only informs how we do business but also how we interact with the world at large.  The potential to capture market share by tapping into the ambitions of the marginalized voices is immense.  By embracing diverse perspectives, businesses can not only expand their customer base, but also forge deep, meaningful connections with communities that have long yearned for recognition.

At Redolent, we are earnest in not only adopting the DEI initiatives, but also take pride in helping our business partners and stakeholders achieve and deliver on the DEI promise. Having acknowledged the importance of DEI, let us turn our attention to the tools that can help transform this vision into reality.  We have put together a list of software tools and best practices that companies can embrace to bring the DEI initiatives to fruition.

DEI Tools or Software

Applied

The Applied recruitment platform is designed to reduce bias from the hiring process. One of the strategies it employs involves anonymizing job applicant information and randomizing the sequence in which recruiters access applicant responses. Additionally, the software displays the responses as aggregates, removing the possibility of bias while recruiters assess candidates. This approach levels the playing field for all applicants.

Allie

Meet Allie, a seamlessly integrated chatbot designed to foster Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) within Slack. Allie can play a pivotal role in gauging employee sentiments through thoughtful D&I surveys by inviting valuable insights on the company’s inclusive culture. The survey also gathers information on whether employees’ unique perspectives influenced recent decisions.  Allie also curates and publishes news articles on diversity directly to the company’s D&I Slack channel.  Allie features a feedback mechanism to bolster D&I efforts, with designated categories like “exclusions” and “stereotypes.” Allie goes the extra mile by offering comprehensive diversity training, helping the organization’s ongoing effort towards a more inclusive workplace.

Blendoor

Blendoor’s software harnesses government and marketplace data to provide a comprehensive score, revealing an organization’s standing in relation to diversity initiatives across industries. By utilizing this score, companies can get insights into their workplace landscape. For instance, it might spotlight a deficiency in the representation of Black employees compared to industry peers or may unveil a gap in recruiting disabled talent. This data-driven insight empowers organizations to identify areas that need to be addressed.

Blendoor also offers an anonymized catalog of diverse executives actively seeking employment. Companies can tap into this resource to diversify top-tier leadership in their organizations.

DEI Practices

Conclusion

The evolving landscape of businesses demands the adoption of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).  The tools and strategies discussed offer a possibility for businesses to harmonize these values within their core.  As organizations turn to these resources, they unlock not only the potential for growth and innovation but also the promise of building workplaces where perspectives are valued, and where talent shines through.  Businesses can inch their way towards an era of excellence that reflects the diverse world they serve.