Develop a Strong and Effective DEI Program Strategy
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been a part of organizations’ cultural shift toward more equitable hiring practices for years.
Leveraging Leadership and Training to Drive an Enduring Culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
DEI programming refers to the organizational initiatives and practices designed to address systemic inequities and create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. These programs seek to promote equal opportunities, reduce bias, and build a culture of belonging by embracing diverse perspectives at every level of the organization.
At its core, DEI programming includes inclusive hiring, bias awareness training, equitable pay analysis, and leadership accountability. These are tools that help businesses correct historical imbalances and unlock the full potential of a diverse workforce.
In this report, we explore how organizations can evolve their DEI efforts into long-term, measurable change. Through insights from DEI leaders and professionals, you’ll gain practical takeaways across six key focus areas:
- The Respondents: An overview of industries, roles, and leadership perspectives shaping today’s DEI efforts.
- Key Data Insights: What leading organizations are measuring to track DEI outcomes and equity gaps
- Current State of DEI Maturity: A snapshot of where organizations stand on the path from compliance to embedded culture change.
- Success Criteria for Effective DEI Programs: What sets high-impact DEI strategies apart, from executive sponsorship to training programs.
- How to Make Employees Feel Heard: Real-world tactics to develop belonging and build trust.
- The role Training Plays in Sustained Progress: How DEI education drives behavior change and reinforces inclusive leadership.
Whether you’re launching your first DEI initiative or scaling existing efforts, explore research-backed insights to help move from meaningful intentions to building an inclusive workplace.
About the Authors
With a mission to transform compliance training from boring to brilliant, Traliant’s award-winning training helps organizations create and maintain respectful, inclusive workplaces. Our modern approach to eLearning is designed to motivate positive behavior through realistic video scenarios and up-to-date content that is interactive, easy to customize and connects with today’s mobile workforce.
Traliant currently serves over 8,000 organizations across industries and geographies. The company is ranked on Inc.’s 2021 and 2022 list of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America and named to Inc.’s 2023 list of Best Workplaces. Traliant is backed by PSG, a leading growth equity firm with lower middle-market software and technology-enabled service companies.
WBR Insights is the custom research division of Worldwide Business Research (WBR), the world leader in industry-driven thought-leadership conferences. Our mission is to help inform and educate key stakeholders with research-based whitepapers, webinars, digital summits, and other thought leadership assets while achieving our clients’ strategic goals.
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