Diversity and Inclusion Audit Checklist

Company: ___________________________        Date: _____________________________

Checklist Score: ______________________        Filled by: __________________________

Audited by: ________________________

Selection, Hiring, and Recruitment

✓ Hiring criteria for the entire interview process is defined objectively

✓ Technical/Digital examinations are evaluated blindly

✓ Diverse interview teams with objective standards are assigned to the process

✓ Bias in job descriptions and postings is removed

✓ Lead resource networks used are filled with diverse candidates

✓ Resume screenings are done blind, sans any name, gender, and religion in view

✓ Lead resource networks used are filled with diverse candidates

✓ All Interviewees are asked the same questions sans any bias

✓ All applicants always feel welcome to the interview process

Performance Reviews and Promotion

✓ All roles are assessed equally across employees at all levels

✓ Managers are given anti-bias training for employee evaluation

✓ Managers maintain monthly performance reports to ensure proper records of employee performance

✓ Commitment to promoting transparency with employees

✓ Use of a uniform evaluation cycle to assess the performance

✓ Self-evaluation is in place to review work performance

✓ All employees are able to achieve a promotion and career progression path is communicated to them

✓ Employees feel heard and understood as they respond to their evaluation

Harassment At Workplace

✓ Sexual harassment policy with clear guidelines is signed off by employees upon joining

✓ A whistleblower policy has been enacted to protect against retaliation

✓ A transparent reporting process is in place to improve accountability

✓ The staff has been trained on what constitutes harassment

✓ Harassment and discrimination reports are published for staff

✓ Leaders are held accountable for resolving incidents and providing a safe environment

✓ Standards are being set about using requested pronouns and misgendering

✓ A system where differently abled individuals are free from harassment

HR Operations

✓ Formal and informal mentorship is provided regardless of demography, sexual orientation, or identity

✓ Diverse contractors hired are provided paths to full employment when appropriate

✓ Employees feel heard and understood

✓ Training is provided to eliminate unconscious bias and improve equitable decisioning

✓ Policies in place to support new parents and menstruating people

✓ Facilities are free from gender and ability privilege, with accessible and safe spaces for all

✓ Systems in place to elevate the voices of disenfranchised individuals

✓ Culture of continuous learning and growth for all

✓ The organization supports philanthropy that supports diverse interests

✓ Equal opportunities exist to share and learn from each other

✓ Anonymous feedback potential is provided for employees uncomfortable with reporting incidents directly

✓ Equal and transparent pay structures in place, such as pay bands, etc.

✓ DEI initiatives, information, and actions are transparent to all stakeholders

✓ Data collection systems to monitor DEI progress

✓ Meetings are not dominated by a few voices