{"id":7558,"date":"2021-05-21T10:51:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T14:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/?page_id=7558"},"modified":"2021-06-02T17:15:21","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T21:15:21","slug":"equitytoolkit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/equitytoolkit\/","title":{"rendered":"Racial Equity Pledge Toolkit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Welcome to GLI\u2019s Racial Equity Toolkit! This was created to help businesses who have already signed Greater Louisville\u2019s Racial Equity Pledge and plan to utilize the <a href=\"https:\/\/equityvested.com\/greater-louisville-Inclusion\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">GLI and EquityVested Inclusion Index<\/a> to help them live up to their commitment. For each principle accompanying the Pledge, there is a correlating section of the Toolkit that will provide you with resources and guidance to help you improve in any of those areas. Keep in mind these resources are not comprehensive, but rather a good starting point for you and your business. Stay tuned for more resources to assist you on our shared journey of advancing economic inclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><em><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">If your company has helpful resources for a section of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Racial-Equity-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GLI Racial Equity Pledge Toolkit<\/a> and are not listed,<\/span> <span class=\"JsGRdQ\">please contact Dana Johnson (<\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:djohnson@greaterlouisville.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">djohnson@greaterlouisville.com<\/a><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">) to be included.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">in this toolkit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">This toolkit is intended to help businesses of all sizes implement or improve upon diversity, equity, and inclusion practices they currently have in place. Topics covered in this toolkit include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Instituting Formal DE&amp;I Policies<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Developing and Empowering Black Talent<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Supporting Black-Owned Businesses Through Equitable Vendor Spend<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Championing Transparency<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Building Empathy Through Mentorship<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">instituting formal de&amp;i policies<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">1) Do you have a formal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy for your Company or Organization, have you re-visited that policy for effectiveness in the past 12 months, and is that policy posted on your website?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">IF NO<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><strong>:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Below are a few resources to help you start the process. In addition to these resources if you are considering outsourcing this element of the pledge, please consider using our discounted human resources program that can be found <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" style=\"color: #000000;\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/hrsolutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" style=\"color: #000000;\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/hrsolutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.<\/a><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"> You can also view the <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" style=\"color: #000000;\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GLI policy<\/a><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"> as an example.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Additional resources include:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.workable.com\/anti-discrimination-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anti-discrimination policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/get.workable.com\/dei-workplace-survey-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace: 2021 HR Survey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business.com\/articles\/change-diversity-and-inclusion-status-quo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Can You Change the Diversity and Inclusion Status Quo at Your Company?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu\/article\/inclusion-helps-companies-succeed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Inclusion Helps Companies Succeed \u2013 Wharton University of Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/employers\/resources\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Build a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program &#8211; Glassdoor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.workable.com\/stories-and-insights\/workplace-diversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Foster Workplace Diversity &#8211; Workable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/builtin.com\/diversity-inclusion\/diversity-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is Diversity Management? A Complete Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">IF YES<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong>:<\/strong><\/span> Great, your company is on the right path. Here are some great articles on how other companies are ensuring their policies are effective and up to date:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/news\/10-companies-with-effective-dei-policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Companies with Effective DE&amp;I Policies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brown-forman.com\/diversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brown-Forman<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.gecareers.com\/global\/en\/diversity-at-ge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GE Appliances<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2020\/11\/getting-serious-about-diversity-enough-already-with-the-business-case\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting Serious About Diversity: Enough Already with the Business Case<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/careers.humana.com\/inclusion-and-diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Humana<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/lge-ku.com\/our-company\/diversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LG&amp;E KU<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/about-us\/equity-inclusion-belonging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Norton Healthcare<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">2) Has your company leadership undergone Unconscious Bias Training in the past 12 months?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">IF NO<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong>:<\/strong><\/span> Please use the following resources in this section to get that training in motion:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2017\/04\/dont-give-up-on-unconscious-bias-training-make-it-better\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t Give Up on Unconscious Bias Training \u2014 Make It Better<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/engageinlearning.com\/faq\/compliance\/unconscious-bias\/what-is-the-purpose-of-unconscious-bias-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is the Purpose of Unconscious Bias Training?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Below are partners that can help with training:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellarmine.edu\/diversity-equity-and-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bellarmine University<\/a><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"> | Director of the Office of Identity and Inclusion<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Joseph Frazier | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:%20jfrazier2@bellarmine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jfrazier2@bellarmine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/jefferson.kctcs.edu\/about\/student-life\/cultural-diversity.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JCTC<\/a><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"> | Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Ariel Snow | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:ariel.snow@kctcs.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ariel.snow@kctcs.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/metrounitedway.org\/diversity-equity-and-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metro United Way<\/a> <span class=\"JsGRdQ\">| Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Trent Findley | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:trent.findley@metrounitedway.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trent.findley@metrounitedway.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.racialhealingproject.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Racial Healing Project<\/a> <span class=\"JsGRdQ\">| Founder and CEO<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Rashaad Abdur-Rahman | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:rashaad.rar@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rashaad.rar@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simmonscollegeky.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simmons College of Kentucky<\/a><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"> | Vice President of Community Engagement<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Von Purdy | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:vpurdy@simmonscollegeky.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vpurdy@simmonscollegeky.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/spalding.edu\/blog\/restorative-practice-antiracist-journey-anti-racism-training-program-launched\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spalding University<\/a><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"> | Executive Director of the Center of Peace and Renewal<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Chandra Irvin | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:cirvin@spalding.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cirvin@spalding.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/alicenter.org\/programs\/diversity-equity-and-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Muhammad Ali Center<\/a> <span class=\"JsGRdQ\">| Director of Programming<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Erin Herbert | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:eherbert@alicenter.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eherbert@alicenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/louisville.edu\/diversity\/diveduc\/diversity-training-request\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Louisville<\/a><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"> | Director of Diversity Education and Inclusive Excellence<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Marian Vasser | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:marian.vasser@louisville.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marian.vasser@louisville.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">IF YES<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong>:<\/strong><\/span> Great, your company is on the right path. Don\u2019t stop there! Here are some other Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion topics you can include in future trainings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/trainingmag.com\/5-essential-topics-for-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Five Essential Topics for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/diversity.social\/diversity-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Diversity and Inclusion Training &#8211; How to Do it Right<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">developing &amp; empowering black talent<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Do you have formal hiring practices including diverse candidate consideration for your company, and does your company track their metric of diversity of staff and leadership?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">IF NO<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong>:<\/strong><\/span> Below are a few resources to help you start the process. In addition to these resources if you are considering outsourcing this element of the pledge, please consider our discounted human resources program that can be found <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/hrsolutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here <\/a><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">and our discounted staffing program that can be found <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/staffingsolutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">How to get started:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2019\/12\/why-isnt-your-organization-isnt-hiring-diverse-talent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Data-Driven Approach to Hiring More Diverse Talent \u2013 Harvard Business Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.workable.com\/stories-and-insights\/diverse-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diversity in the Workplace: The Case for Building a Diverse Team &#8211; Workable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.workable.com\/stories-and-insights\/diversity-inclusion-in-the-workplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diversity in the Workplace: Why it Matters and How to Increase Inclusion &#8211; Workable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.workable.com\/tutorial\/hiring-hr-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hiring Manager Toolkit: HR Templates and Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/maynardwebb\/2017\/10\/29\/how-to-alter-your-hiring-practices-to-increase-diversity\/?sh=1276f3032029\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Alter Your Hiring Practices To Increase Diversity &#8211; Forbes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/employers\/blog\/how-to-hire-for-diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Hire for Diversity &#8211; Glassdoor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/cultureplusconsulting.com\/2018\/10\/16\/meaning-metrics-for-diversity-and-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meaningful Metrics for Diversity and Inclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/projectinclude.org\/measuring_progress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Measuring Progress<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Tools for recruiting diverse candidates:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rakuna.co\/blog\/posts\/diversity-recruiting-strategy-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Eye-opening Best Practice Strategies to Diversity Recruiting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbeshumanresourcescouncil\/2018\/04\/27\/12-ways-to-attract-and-hire-diverse-job-candidates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 Ways to Attract and Hire Diverse Job Candidate<\/a><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbeshumanresourcescouncil\/2018\/04\/27\/12-ways-to-attract-and-hire-diverse-job-candidates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">s<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.joinhandshake.com\/employers\/diversity-and-inclusion-7-essential-early-talent-recruiting-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diversity and Inclusion: 7 Essential Early Talent Recruiting Strategies &#8211; Handshake<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/ideal.com\/diversity-hiring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diversity Hiring: 6 Steps to Hiring More Diverse Candidates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.fas.harvard.edu\/files\/fas-hr\/files\/recruiting_for_diversity_9.17.13_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recruiting for Diversity &#8211; Harvard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umass.edu\/employmentequity\/using-technology-increase-fairness-hiring#overlay-context=making-discrimination-and-harassment-complaint-systems-better\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Using Technology to Increase Fairness in Hiring<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Tools for interviewing:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.workable.com\/stories-and-insights\/illegal-interview-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Illegal Interview Questions Not to Ask \u2014 and Legal Alternatives \u2013 Workable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.workable.com\/tutorial\/conduct-structured-interview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Conduct a Structured Interview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.workable.com\/tutorial\/document-interview-feedback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Document Interview Feedback for Your Hiring Team<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Tools for finding diverse talent:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/hr-blog-resources\/10-ways-to-attract-and-hire-diverse-candidates-76b3c0e8a98a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Ways to Attract and Hire Diverse Candidates<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellarmine.edu\/studentaffairs\/careercenter\/employers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bellarmine University<\/a> <span class=\"JsGRdQ\">| Associate Director, Career Development<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Matt Real | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:mreal@bellarmine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mreal@bellarmine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gapjumpers.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GapJumpers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lcccnews.org\/services\/adult-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Louisville Central Community Center<\/a><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"> | President &amp; CEO<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Kevin Fields | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:kfields@lcccnews.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kfields@lcccnews.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/lul.org\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Louisville Urban League<\/a> <span class=\"JsGRdQ\">| Director, Center for Workforce<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Betty Fox | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:bfox@lul.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bfox@lul.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simmonscollegeky.edu\/campus\/career-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simmons College<\/a><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"> | Director of Career Services<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Debra Mayberry | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:dmayberry@simmonscollegeky.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dmayberry@simmonscollegeky.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/library.spalding.edu\/c.php?g=547389&amp;p=6022488\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spalding University <\/a><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">| Career Development Coordinator<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Kimberly Palmore | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:kpalmore@spalding.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kpalmore@spalding.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sullivan.edu\/career-services\/employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sullivan University<\/a> <span class=\"JsGRdQ\">| Senior Director of Career Services<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Sam Mannino | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:smannino@sullivan.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smannino@sullivan.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/tktandassociates.com\/astute-sourcing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TKT &amp; Associates<\/a> <span class=\"JsGRdQ\">| Chief Administrative Officer<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Kimberly Bunton | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:kimberly.b@tktandassociates.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kimberly.b@tktandassociates.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/unbias.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unbias<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/louisville.edu\/career\/employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Louisville<\/a> <span class=\"JsGRdQ\">| Director, University Career Center<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Bill Fletcher | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:bill.fletcher@louisville.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bill.fletcher@louisville.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vsoftconsulting.com\/expertise\/staffing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">V-Soft Consulting<\/a><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"> | Senior Business Development Manager<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Greg Kennedy | <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:gkennedy@vsoftconsulting.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gkennedy@vsoftconsulting.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">IF YES<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong>:<\/strong><\/span> Great your company is on the right path in ensuring your hiring practices include diverse candidates. Take a look at companies excelling in diversity recruitment:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/hiring.monster.com\/employer-resources\/recruiting-strategies\/diversity-hiring-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Five companies with innovative diversity hiring programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/ripplematch.com\/journal\/article\/companies-with-standout-and-effective-diversity-recruiting-strategies-bb71dd63\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">14 Companies With stand out \u2013 And Effective \u2013 Diversity Recruiting Strategies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">supporting black-owned businesses through equitable vendor spend<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Do you track diverse vendor spend, including MWBE and Black-Owned vendor spend, and have you set goals around MWBE and Black-Owned vendor spend for your company this year?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">IF NO<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong>:<\/strong><\/span> Please use the following resources in this section to address this need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">How to get started:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diversityinc.com\/4-essentials-for-successful-supplier-diversity-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 Essentials for Successful Supplier Diversity Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diversityincbestpractices.com\/find-foster-growth-diverse-suppliers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Marriott International and Wells Fargo Worked to Find and Foster Growth in Diverse Suppliers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.cvmsolutions.com\/multi-tier-diverse-spend-tracking-and-why-it-is-important\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multi-Tier Diverse Spend Tracking and Why it is Important<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.cvmsolutions.com\/supplier-diversity-best-practices2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supplier Diversity Tracking, Metrics and Reporting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.cvmsolutions.com\/what-is-supplier-diversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is Supplier Diversity?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Resources for supplier diversity goals:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.cvmsolutions.com\/how-to-increase-supplier-diversity-spend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Increase Supplier Diversity Spend<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.cvmsolutions.com\/5-quick-wins-to-grow-your-companys-supplier-diversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Set Smart Goals Based on Industry Standards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.cvmsolutions.com\/key-metrics-to-assess-the-success-of-your-supplier-diversity-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Key Metrics to Assess the Success of Your Supplier Diversity Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Management platforms that can help your business:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coupa.com\/products\/supplier-management\/supplier-diversity-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coupa<\/a><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coupa.com\/products\/supplier-management\/supplier-diversity-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> (Supplier Management Platform)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/simfoni.com\/free-supplier-diversity-dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simfoni <\/a><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/simfoni.com\/free-supplier-diversity-dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Spend Analytics and Spend Automation Products)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suppliergateway.com\/solutions\/corporate-responsibility\/tier-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SupplierGATEWAY Tier-1 Diversity Tracking<\/a><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suppliergateway.com\/solutions\/corporate-responsibility\/tier-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> (Cloud-Based Supplier <\/a><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suppliergateway.com\/solutions\/corporate-responsibility\/tier-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Management Platform)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">National organizations that can assist with the identification of small and minority suppliers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.apacc.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APAAC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nawbo.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nglcc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nmsdc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwboc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nativeamericanchamber.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Native American Chamber of Commerce (NACC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ushcc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usbln.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN, for Disabled-Owned <\/a><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usbln.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Small Businesses)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/osdbu\/verification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vets First Verification Program (for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wbenc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women\u2019s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Local organizations that can assist with the identification of small and minority suppliers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.7pmgroup.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7PM Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackcdcky.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Community Development Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/theblackbusinessapp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BuyBlackLou<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/change-today.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Change Today Change Tomorrow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitaslgbtq.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Civitas Regional LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kihbc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kentuckiana Hispanic Business Council, Inc. (KIHBC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/nawbokentucky.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAWBO Kentucky<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noirbcc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NOIR Black Chamber of Commerce Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">IF YES<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong>:<\/strong> <\/span>Great, you are focusing on the areas needed to ensure your company is tracking diverse spend. Here are some great articles on how other companies are championing transparency in their organizations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.cvmsolutions.com\/top-organizations-that-support-supplier-diversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learning from the Top 50 Organizations that Support Supplier Diversity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/nmsdc.org\/corporate-membership\/corporate-members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See Corporations that Share the Social Responsibly to Track and Spend More with Black-Owned Businesses<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">championing transparency<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Does your company report its staff diversity metrics including company leadership and Board of Directors (if applicable) diversity, and your MWBE and Black-Owned vendor spend?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">IF NO<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong>:<\/strong><\/span> Please use the following resources in this section to address this need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">How to get started:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.ongig.com\/diversity-and-inclusion\/diversity-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10+ Examples of an Awesome Diversity Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/ideal.com\/diversity-and-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diversity And Inclusion: A Complete Guide For HR Professionals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/bscdesigner.com\/diversity-and-inclusion.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diversity and Inclusion: Strategy Scorecard with KPIs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/cultureplusconsulting.com\/2018\/10\/16\/meaning-metrics-for-diversity-and-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eight Steps to Setting Meaningful Diversity and Inclusion Metrics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/services\/esg-pulse.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESG Pulse Provides the Rapid Insight on Areas for Improvement for the Reporting Process to Tell Your Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Story to the Capital Markets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/services\/audit-assurance\/library\/diversity-equity-inclusion-reporting.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting Serious About Diversity and Inclusion as Part of Your ESG Reporting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.drafted.us\/post\/increasing-diversity-metrics-transparency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Increasing Transparency and Diversity Metrics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/cultureplusconsulting.com\/2018\/10\/16\/meaning-metrics-for-diversity-and-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meaningful Metrics for Diversity and Inclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/projectinclude.org\/measuring_progress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Measuring Progress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umass.edu\/employmentequity\/metrics-accountability-and-transparency-simple-recipe-increase-diversity-and-reduce-bias#overlay-context=collecting-lgbt-data-diversity-initiating-self-id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metrics, Accountability, and Transparency<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Resources on workplace diversity:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idashboards.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/27\/5-vital-workplace-diversity-metrics-how-to-use-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Vital Workplace Diversity Metrics &amp; How to Use Them<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.humanresourcestoday.com\/2020\/diversity\/metrics\/?open-article-id=14458107&amp;article-title=diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace--benefits-and-challenges&amp;blog-domain=achievers.com&amp;blog-title=achievers---recruiting-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Benefits and Challenges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/mp\/diversity-and-inclusion-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Measure Diversity and Inclusion for a Stronger Workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Resources on board diversity:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spencerstuart.com\/research-and-insight\/board-diversity-snapshot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Board Diversity Snapshot: Six Recommendations for Becoming a More Diverse and Inclusive Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/cglytics.com\/diversity-on-the-board-metrics-of-fortune-100-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diversity on the Board? Metrics Used by Fortune 100 Companies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/xe\/en\/insights\/topics\/value-of-diversity-and-inclusion\/redefining-board-responsibilities-to-support-organizational-inclusion.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Inclusion Imperative for Boards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Resources on supplier diversity goals:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diversityinc.com\/4-essentials-for-successful-supplier-diversity-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 Essentials for Successful Supplier Diversity Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diversityincbestpractices.com\/find-foster-growth-diverse-suppliers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Marriott International and Wells Fargo Worked to Find and Foster Growth in Diverse Suppliers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.cvmsolutions.com\/how-to-increase-supplier-diversity-spend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Increase Supplier Diversity Spend<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.cvmsolutions.com\/key-metrics-to-assess-the-success-of-your-supplier-diversity-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Key Metrics to Assess the Success of Your Supplier Diversity Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.cvmsolutions.com\/5-quick-wins-to-grow-your-companys-supplier-diversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read About How to Set Smart Goals Based on Industry Standards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.cvmsolutions.com\/what-is-supplier-diversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is Supplier Diversity?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Resources on supplier diversity tracking:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.cvmsolutions.com\/multi-tier-diverse-spend-tracking-and-why-it-is-important\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multi-Tier Diverse Spend Tracking and Why it is Important<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.cvmsolutions.com\/supplier-diversity-best-practices2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supplier Diversity Tracking, Metrics and Reporting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Management platforms that could help your business:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coupa.com\/products\/supplier-management\/supplier-diversity-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coupa <\/a><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coupa.com\/products\/supplier-management\/supplier-diversity-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Supplier Management Platform)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/simfoni.com\/free-supplier-diversity-dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simfoni<\/a> <a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/simfoni.com\/free-supplier-diversity-dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Spend Analytics and Spend Automation Products)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suppliergateway.com\/solutions\/corporate-responsibility\/tier-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SupplierGATEWAY Tier-1 Diversity Tracking<\/a><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suppliergateway.com\/solutions\/corporate-responsibility\/tier-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> (Cloud-based Supplier Management Platform)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">National organizations that can assist with the identification of small and minority suppliers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.apacc.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APAAC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nawbo.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nglcc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nmsdc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwboc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nativeamericanchamber.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Native American Chamber of Commerce (NACC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ushcc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usbln.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN, for Disabled-Owned Small Businesses)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/osdbu\/verification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vets First Verification Program (for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wbenc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women\u2019s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Local organizations that can assist with the identification of small and minority suppliers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.7pmgroup.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7PM Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackcdcky.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Community Development Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/theblackbusinessapp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BuyBlackLou<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/change-today.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Change Today Change Tomorrow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitaslgbtq.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Civitas Regional LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kihbc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kentuckiana Hispanic Business Council, Inc. (KIHBC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/nawbokentucky.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAWBO Kentucky<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noirbcc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NOIR Black Chamber of Commerce Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/onewest.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One West<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Get started with these applications to better know your workforce diversity:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cultureamp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Culture Amp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/nextplay.webflow.io\/product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NextPlay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/welcome\/sem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SurveyMonkey<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">IF YES<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong>:<\/strong><\/span> Great, you are focusing on all the right pieces to ensure your business is tracking internal diversity metrics. Here are some great articles on how other businesses are keeping transparency on their internal diversity:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/press-releases\/building-on-a-culture-of-belonging-diversity-inclusion.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Building on a Culture of Belonging: Releasing our first Diversity and Inclusion Transparency Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/business.linkedin.com\/talent-solutions\/blog\/diversity\/2019\/why-salesforce-created-diversity-scorecard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How a Diversity Scorecard Helps Salesforce Keep Equality Top of Mind for Its Leaders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.humanresourcestoday.com\/2020\/diversity\/metrics\/?open-article-id=14214557&amp;article-title=take-diversity-and-inclusion-to-the-next-level-in-your-company-culture&amp;blog-domain=cultureiq.com&amp;blog-title=cultureiq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take Diversity and Inclusion to the Next Level in Your Company Culture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/business.linkedin.com\/talent-solutions\/blog\/diversity\/2020\/ways-companies-measure-diversity-and-inclusion-progress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Ways Companies Are Measuring Their Diversity and Inclusion Progress<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">building empathy through mentorship<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Does your company have a mentorship option in place, including youth mentorship opportunities, internal mentorship opportunities, and reverse mentorship opportunities?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">IF NO<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><span style=\"color: #e34532;\"><strong>:<\/strong><\/span> Here are some resources to help explain how these programs are good for company culture. Please consider engaging with the <\/span><a class=\"JsGRdQ\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GLI Power to Prosper Minority Business Accelerator Powered by Interise<\/a><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"> for a Business-to-Business Mentoring Opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">How to get started:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adp.com\/spark\/articles\/2019\/01\/how-to-set-the-strategy-for-mentoring-in-the-workplace.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Set the Strategy for Mentoring in the Workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.td.org\/insights\/4-ways-mentoring-can-empower-your-diversity-and-inclusion-initiatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mentoring Can Empower Your Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/insights\/focus\/cio-insider-business-insights\/redefining-mentorship-sponsorship-diversity-inclusion.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Redefining Mentorship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/janicegassam\/2019\/09\/26\/the-key-to-diversity-and-inclusion-is-mentorship\/?sh=4aef8b8c7fbd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Key to Diversity and Inclusion is Mentorship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diversityinc.com\/2020-top-50-specialty-lists\/the-diversityinc-top-companies-for-mentoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Companies for Mentoring<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Here is a list of organizations that are in the Greater Louisville Community that can help you establish youth mentorship efforts:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/100bmol.org\/mentoring-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">100 Black Men of Louisville, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acementor.org\/affiliates\/kentucky\/louisville\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACE Mentor Program of Louisville<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbbsky.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big Brothers Big Sisters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/citiesunited.org#work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CitiesUnited<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eckfordprogram.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eckford Virtual Mentorship Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/nbmbaa.org\/who-we-are\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBMBAA Louisville Chapter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.summerworks.org\/faq-employer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SummerWorks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Here is a list of companies with exemplary internal mentorship programs for inspiration:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.industryweek.com\/leadership\/article\/21966411\/mentoring-at-basf-offers-employees-deeper-connection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BASF Mentoring<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/www.boeing.com\/news\/frontiers\/archive\/2007\/february\/mainfeature.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boeing 1 to 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/cvshealth.com\/news-and-insights\/articles\/cvs-health-regional-learning-centers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CVS Learning Centers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.gecareers.com\/global\/en\/leadership-clp-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Experienced Commercial Leadership Program- General Electric (GE)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com\/programs\/step\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google&#8217;s STEP Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/summerofcode.withgoogle.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google&#8217;s Summer of Code<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.intel.com\/jobs\/2012\/09\/career-development-the-value-of-a-mentor\/#gs.y2hq78\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intel&#8217;s Career Development: The Value Of A Mentor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"JsGRdQ external\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/home.kpmg\/ca\/en\/home\/careers\/students\/undergraduate\/the-kpmg-cpa-training-and-mentorship-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KPMG Training and Mentorship Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Don\u2019t think you have the capacity at your company to mentor your workforce? 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