Retention Hiring

Employee retention and development includes establishing and committing to intentional and sustainable practices and policies that support employees to succeed in their role. Implementing employee resource groups, statements of ethics and other organization-wide initiatives will help candidates understand how your organization supports its employees

Benefits of these practices include:

  • Groups with greater diversity contribute to more innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Values and ethics are embodied through consistent review and reflection.
  • Creates a culture committed to underserved communities.
  • Increased understanding of cultural diversity as well as a development of appreciation.
  • Improved leadership aptitude and potential.
  • Enhanced employee well-being contributing to high motivation, empathy and improved work quality.

 Source: Making the Case for a Diverse and Inclusive Environment, Creating the Job Announcement Guide

Tangible way to implement these systems might include:

  • Creating processes and procedures through community groups from a DEI lens to ensure stated values are being actively practiced.
  • Professional development regarding bias in hiring practices and learning methods to create equitable and inclusive job postings, interviewing sessions and onboarding techniques.
  • Prioritizing ideals around DEI values and goals and at the forefront of all communications, working groups and methodologies through open, honest and sensitive dialogue.
  • Actively seeking out input from employees at all levels in the organization and utilizing diverse perspectives to produce purposeful and inclusive results. 
  • Finding actionable solutions and procedures by outlining clear, specific and measurable DEI goals. 

 Source: Why Workplace Diversity Is So Important, And Why It's So Hard To Achieve