Recent developments in the world of inclusion and diversity (I&D) may make it necessary for HR professionals to examine their strategies around inclusion. While the most important thing to do to ensure compliance is to consult with legal counsel, this quick-reference checklist can help you identify any potential areas for further review.
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- All programs are aligned with anti-discrimination laws in that they provide equal employment opportunities to all, regardless of an individual’s race, sex, religion, or national origin.
- All hiring and promotion programs are free from quotas.
- All initiatives and employment decisions are free of preferential treatment based on an individual’s race, sex, religion, or national origin.
- Opportunities are open to all employees based on measurable and merit-based criteria, and documentation is included to support assessments with respect to nonquantifiable performance factors such as communication effectiveness or willingness to share knowledge.
- We have implemented objective tools, such as blind resume screening, to eliminate bias as appropriate.
- Program goals, eligibility criteria, and selection processes are transparently communicated.
- Managers and HR personnel receive regular training on providing all employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities without interference from one’s unconscious biases, as well as training on inclusive leadership techniques.
- We regularly audit initiatives to review them for legal compliance and ethical alignment.
- There is a clear process for employees to provide feedback and raise concerns.
For any box you were not able to check, consider consulting legal counsel and/or changing any policies or procedures related to the criteria in question.
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