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DEI Employer Toolkit

Due to our deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to ensure that all employers who engage with Rollins College students share this same commitment.

The purpose of this DEI Employer Toolkit is to provide a repository of recommended resources for you to explore. Each has helpful information on how to uphold and actively support diversity, equity, and inclusion in your organization. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list, nor are these internal Rollins College resources.

  • 80%

    of workers in the most recent CNBC/SurveyMonkey Workforce Survey say that they want to work for a company that values diversity, equity and inclusion

  • 19%

    increase in revenue for companies with diverse management teams, compared to their less diverse counterparts

  • Inclusion

    More than just creating diverse workforces, companies that focus on inclusion as part of their diversity strategies see increased innovation, more revenue, and a more engaged workforce.

  • 57%

    of employees say they believe their companies should improve diversity among the internal workforce

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professional Standards

  • NACE's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement: "The drive toward diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice is an ongoing process and requires us to identify and address both unintended/intended and visible/invisible barriers arising from bias, discrimination, racism, and organizational structures that support such attitudes and actions."
  • The Bias of "Professionalism" Standards (SSIR): "The implicit and at times explicit belief that white, Western, English speakers are more competent than everyone else is common in white-majority and Western countries. It affects everything from hiring and promoting to managing and firing."
  • Getting Over Your Fear of Talking About Diversity (Harvard Business Review): "Learning to speak up about diversity is uncomfortable — but it’s critical for leaders who want to build inclusive workplaces. To get over your fears, ask the right questions, read up on books and other resources that will help you better understand your marginalized colleagues, and learn to embrace the discomfort of talking about and tackling tough issues."
  • Questions to Ask Yourself About Hiring and Workplace Bias (SHRM): "According to Deloitte's 2019 State of Inclusion Survey, 64% of workers surveyed 'felt they had experienced bias in their workplaces during the last year and of those, 61% felt they experienced bias in the workplace at least once a month."
  • Beyond Diversity: Becoming a Culturally Competent Organization (Ivey Business Journal): "There is actually a way of “getting” diversity right and for an organization this requires the same high standards of preparation, intensity and implementation as any other business initiative. As this author describes, one of Canada’s leading financial institutions got it right, and in the process set a best-practice example."

Terminology

The Benefits of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Best Practices

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Organizational Assessments

Why conduct a DEI assessment in your organization? According to this article by Audra Hedburg, "A good DEI assessment will prioritize where to focus your efforts, provide benchmarking before implementing new initiatives, and offer valuable feedback about your programs’ ongoing health over time." (2021)

Laws, Regulations, and Practices not in-line with DEI

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Non-Profit Organizations

Recommended DEI Video Resources