Religion/belief system seems to be an off-limits aspect of diversity and inclusion when it comes to workforce diversity metrics. And yet, by not asking this question and giving people the option to identify with their religious, spiritual or secular community, are we contributing to the 'othering' of religion/belief system minority groups? I am exploring the arguments for and against including this aspect of identity in diversity metrics - not for hiring targets - but to inform D&I initiatives. Questions to consider: Does knowing more about the religion/belief system diversity in the workforce help to inform efforts to foster an inclusive work environment and combat all forms of hate? Which organizations are already doing this and how is it going (employee reactions, privacy concerns, data applications)?
Do you treat senior individual contributors similar to managerial job levels on the same grade when it comes to benefits and compensations?
Has anyone built or contributed to a critical career experience program or curated development experiences for specific talent pools? I'd love to hear what frameworks, guiding principles, or success metrics you've used to shape these initiatives. What worked well, and what would you do differently?
What name does your company use when referring to employees, particularly frontline/hourly staff?
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