{"id":11136,"date":"2024-03-05T10:12:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T16:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/board.org\/?p=11136"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:17:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T20:17:41","slug":"6-best-practices-to-retain-diverse-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/board.org\/talent\/resources\/6-best-practices-to-retain-diverse-talent\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Practices to Retain Diverse Talent"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<b>Key takeaways:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><strong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"276\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Use <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">data <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">guide <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">initiatives <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">retention <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strategies: <\/span><\/strong><\/b><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Using <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">demographic <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">insights <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">measurable <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">metrics <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">allows <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organizations <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">establish <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">clear <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">goals <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">monitor <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">progress <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">while <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strengthening <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">retention <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">efforts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><strong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"499\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Collect <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ongoing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">feedback <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">improve <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employee <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">experiences: <\/span><\/strong><\/b><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Consistent <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">feedback <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">through <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">surveys <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">focus <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">groups <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">helps <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organizations <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">understand <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">how <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">well <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">initiatives <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">are <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">working <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">builds <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">transparency <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">trust <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">across <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">teams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><strong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"730\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Prioritize <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">transparency <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">authenticity <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">in <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">efforts:<\/span><\/strong><\/b><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Openly <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">acknowledging <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">gaps <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">demonstrating <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">a <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">genuine <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">commitment <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">inclusion <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">can <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strengthen <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">credibility <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">with <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">both <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employees <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">external <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">audiences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In a recent\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/go.board.org\/dei-and-talent-acquisition-success\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Board.org leadership panel<\/a><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\"> on <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">how <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">talent <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">acquisition <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">teams <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">can <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">work <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">together <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strengthen <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">recruiting <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">success, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">our <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Board <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Members <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">shared <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strategies <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">for <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">improving <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">diversity <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">inclusion <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">across <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">their <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organizations <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">boost <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employee <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">satisfaction <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1264\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Here <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">are <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">six <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ways <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">our <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Board <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Members <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">recommend <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">retaining <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">diverse <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">talent <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">within <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">your <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Use <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Demographic <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Data <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Strengthen <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Employee <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Retention<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/carolyn-larson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carolyn Larson<\/a>, Senior Program Manager of Recruitment Marketing and DEI at C.H. Robinson, <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">explained <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organizations <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">should <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">take <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">a <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">data-<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">driven <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">approach <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">better <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">understand <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">connection <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">between <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">an <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">inclusive <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">workplace <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">culture <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employee <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">satisfaction <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In order to demonstrate our efforts, we always have to show the data,&#8221; Carolyn said. &#8220;We know that we need to be data-minded. How are we setting those goals for our hiring, our promotion, our turnover? And how are we using data to identify what\u2019s working, what\u2019s not, and where our gap areas are?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">She <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">noted <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">establishing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">clear <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">goals <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">using <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">analytics <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">measure <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">progress <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">helps <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">identify <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">improvement <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">areas <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">informs <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strategic <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kim-hawkins-diversityandtalent\/\">Kim Hawkins<\/a>, VP and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Recruiting Program Manager at U.S. Bank, <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">added <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">understanding <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">workforce <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">demographics <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">tracking <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">key <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">metrics <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">is <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">essential <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">for <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">building <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">an <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">effective <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">retention <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">She <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">recommended <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">assessing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">whether <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">your <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">workforce <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">reflects <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">surrounding <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">community <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">tracking <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">diverse <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">candidates <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">throughout <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">hiring <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">process, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">from <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">initial <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">qualification <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">through <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">final <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">hiring <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;In order to demonstrate our efforts, we always have to show the data. We know that we need to be data-minded.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/carolyn-larson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carolyn Larson<\/a>, Senior Program Manager of Recruitment Marketing and DEI at C.H. Robinson<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2805\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Kim <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">also <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">emphasized <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">importance <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">of <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">monitoring <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">career <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">growth <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">retention <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">after <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employees <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">join <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2997\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">She <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">noted <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">talent <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">teams <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">should <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">track <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">diverse <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">leads, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">candidate <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">satisfaction <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">survey <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">results, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">exit <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">interviews <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">gather <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">deeper <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">insights <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">can <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">help <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">improve <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">retention <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There\u2019s a lot of data and metrics that you can collect to determine what works for your organization,&#8221; Kim said. &#8220;You have to understand where your opportunities are first, and then determine what metrics you want to tackle in order to ensure you advance your programs and goals.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>2. <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Collect <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Ongoing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Feedback <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Understand <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Employee <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Experiences<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3489\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Kim <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">explained <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employee <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">satisfaction <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">surveys <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">focus <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">groups <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">are <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">valuable <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">tools <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">for <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">gathering <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ongoing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">feedback <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">from <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3654\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">She <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">said <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">consistent <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">feedback <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">helps <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organizations <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">evaluate <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">success <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">of <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">their <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">initiatives <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">while <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">promoting <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">transparency <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">trust <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">across <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You\u2019re going to get a better view if you do it quarterly,&#8221; Kim said. &#8220;It\u2019s important to highlight the success stories. Have diverse employees tell their story \u2013 their authentic stories \u2013 why they choose to be there and why they stay. Highlight that and make it available to internal employees as well as external candidates. You can promote that to attract diverse talent as well.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Have diverse employees tell their story \u2013 their authentic stories \u2013 why they choose to be there and why they stay.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kim-hawkins-diversityandtalent\/\">Kim Hawkins<\/a>, VP and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Recruiting Program Manager at U.S. Bank<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>3. <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Define <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Clear <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Goals <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Recruiting <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Metrics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paulanthonyhamilton\/\">Paul Hamilton<\/a>, Former Director of Talent Acquisition at LCBO and DEI Board Alumnus, <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">explained <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">clearly <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">defining <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">goals, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">aligning <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">them <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">with <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organization\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">broader <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">mission <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">values, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">is <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">essential <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">for <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">building <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">successful <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">retention <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The first thing you need to do is establish a goal,&#8221; Paul said, adding how a goal is crucial for establishing KPIs. &#8220;Then once you identify those KPIs, identify the baseline. What\u2019s your starting point to measure and establish your KPIs?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">He <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">explained <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">establishing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">these <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">metrics <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">provides <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">a <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">baseline <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">for <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">tracking <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">progress <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">measuring <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">improvements <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">over <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Track <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Outcomes, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Not <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Just <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Demographics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4981\" data-end=\"5141\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">While <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">demographic <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">data <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">is <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">important, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Paul <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">emphasized <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organizations <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">should <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">also <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">evaluate <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">outcome-<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">based <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">metrics <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">understand <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">true <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">impact <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">of <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5143\" data-end=\"5283\"><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">He <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">encouraged <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organizations <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">look <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">beyond <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">representation <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">numbers <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">focus <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">on <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">indicators <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">such <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">as <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">cultural <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">progress <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employee <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Look at the hiring data, the retention data, and the promotion data,&#8221; Paul said. &#8220;Look at the number of diverse employees across the organization, in particular leadership positions. Are you able to calculate the percentage of diverse employees in leadership positions? How are you moving the needle on that?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He added that it&#8217;s important to measure these outcomes because they help in recruiting diverse talent. But more notably, it <span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">demonstrates <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employees <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">leadership <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">is <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">committed <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">meaningful <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">progress<\/span>, which are key for retention strategies.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Are you able to calculate the percentage of diverse employees in leadership positions? How are you moving the needle on that?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paulanthonyhamilton\/\">Paul Hamilton<\/a>, Former Director of Talent Acquisition at LCBO and DEI Board Alumnus<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Paul <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">also <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">recommended <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">reviewing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">incident <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">reports <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">identify <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">potential <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">diversity-<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">related <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">issues <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">or <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">underlying <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">challenges <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">within <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Oftentimes, incidents that are taking place in a workplace can be diverse or racially motivated and have an impact on diversity, equity inclusion,\u201d Paul said. \u201cLook at the incident reports because that often can share valuable information and data that could identify issues or symptoms in your organization. It helps identify what the root cause of that problem is.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">He <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">emphasized <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">importance <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">of <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">training <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">programs, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">especially <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">for <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">executives <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">managers, <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">ensure <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">bias-<\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">free <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">hiring <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">processes <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">create <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">a <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">more <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">inclusive <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. Embrace Transparency and Authenticity<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Members <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">also <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">highlighted <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">the <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">importance <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">of <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">transparency <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">when <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">addressing <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">gaps <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">within <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">DEI <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Transparency and authenticity helps you to establish credibility with those that you\u2019re trying to recruit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paulanthonyhamilton\/\">Paul Hamilton<\/a>, Former Director of Talent Acquisition at LCBO and DEI Board Alumnus<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Paul <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">explained <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">authenticity <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">helps <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">build <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">credibility <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">with <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employees <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">external <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">stakeholders <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">by <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">demonstrating <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">a <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">genuine <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">commitment <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">to <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">fostering <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">an <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">inclusive <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Don&#8217;t be afraid to call out where you fall short,&#8221; Paul said. \u201cBecause that transparency and authenticity helps you to establish credibility with those that you&#8217;re trying to recruit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">Kim <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">added <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">that <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">using <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">both <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">data <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">and <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">employee <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">input <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">strengthens <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">authenticity <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">when <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">organizations <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">invest <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">in <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">diverse <\/span><span class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\">talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s important to not just collect the data to see how we\u2019re doing, but to go back and report where you are lacking and talk about ways to get input from the talent,\u201d Kim said. \u201cYou must ensure you get their honest feedback, and utilize their feedback to make a difference. Because otherwise, it seems inauthentic.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>6. Learn Actionable Insights from Peers<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"302\">Data-driven decision making, continuous employee feedback, and a commitment to transparency and authenticity are essential principles for strengthening DEI-focused retention efforts within organizations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"520\">Organizations that establish clear DEI goals, track meaningful metrics, and prioritize the employee experience are better positioned to enhance retention strategies while fostering a more inclusive workplace culture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"779\">If you\u2019re still working through the complexities of employee retention strategies, the Talent Marketing Board offers an opportunity to learn directly from peers. 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