Understanding the beliefs and experiences of employees across intersectional identities is fundamental for every company. Although many businesses are moving towards more inclusive and diverse workforces, there is still so much progress to be made. We are at a pivotal moment where we can create truly innovative and sustainable DEIB (Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging) programs; diversity and inclusion surveys are one way to achieve this.
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What is a diversity and inclusion survey?
A diversity, equity, and inclusion survey collects demographic data and analyzes the employee experience. These surveys allow organizations to track how far they have come with building a workplace where everyone feels welcome and to understand how its people think about the current company’s work culture.
How do diversity surveys help organizations?
Data from diversity and inclusion surveys help organizations reflect on their company culture. These surveys allow employees to anonymously share their feedback on how inclusive and fair it is.
D&I surveys help organizations:
- Identify and plug any gap areas for better workforce engagement. You can also deploy custom engagement surveys if need be. These will have questions directed to get insights specifically on staff engagement.
- Understand the requirements and needs of a diverse workforce (leaves, religious holidays, etc.)
- Customize training and development as per their requirements
- Define career growth plans for employees empowerments
- Understand if current D&I initiatives are working or not. Benchmark your progress over time.
- Identify and address situations that make your employees uncomfortable.
Harvard Business Review found that organizations that have better-than-average diversity numbers had 19% more innovation earnings.
Sample Diversity & Inclusion Survey Template – Measure Inclusion & Belonging at Work
Below the sample questions, you will find a free-to-use questionnaire template. Make sure to check it out.
The following questions should have strongly agreed, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, and strongly disagree options.
- Organizational attitude toward Diversity & Inclusion
- The management team shows support for diversity & inclusion initiatives
- All employees in the organization are treated equally and fairly
- Employees from all cultures and backgrounds are respected and valued
- The team policies are inclusive
- Statements or jokes targeted toward specific races, religions, etc are not tolerated in the organization
- Employees or prospective employees with disabilities get equal opportunities in the organization
- Recruitment
Everyone in the organization gets access to equal employment opportunities
Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for positions
- Harassment and discrimination
I know where to register my complaints regarding discrimination and harassment
The organization has policies that discourage harassment and discrimination
I am confident management will take appropriate actions to tackle D&I incidents
- Career development
Everyone in the organization has a career growth path that they are aware of
When it comes to applying for higher positions, all employees of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Employees are promoted fairly and based on their performance
- Manager’s attitude toward Diversity and Inclusion
My manager is supportive and committed towards D&I
My manager knows and handles D&I matters appropriately
Download this Sample D&I Survey Template + Questionnaire for free.
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