Ed. note: Our office will be closed Monday in observance of President’s Day, so no blog will be published. We’ll be back on Tuesday.
Black History Month offers organizations an opportunity to learn, appreciate, and reflect on the rich history and achievements of the Black community. Earlier this month, I wrote about Do’s and Don’ts for commemorating Black History Month at your organization, emphasizing the importance of genuine and sustained efforts, ensuring your initiatives contribute meaningfully to diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence within your organization.
Organizations that truly care about increasing workplace diversity and improving the Black employee experience should discuss these five questions for more authentic DEI work:
- What are you doing to track and grow Black employee representation?
- What are you doing to track and retain Black employees?
- How do you track and improve how Black employees are experiencing your workplace culture?
- How can you create products and services that serve Black clients and communities better?
- How do you sustain the focus on anti-Blackness all year long?
After asking these questions and engaging in internal discussions, you’ll have a plan of action to address real challenges to equity that Black employees and clients face. Use this as a roadmap to improve your workplace all year long and be sure to measure your progress, document your wins along the way, and improve your plan over time.
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