DEI Vision and Goals
Are there specialist solutions available for DEI leadership and HR leads to meet the specific DEI goals of the firm?
Are there key requirements that are necessary for a firm to prioritise inorder to achieve its DEI goals and targets?
Are there specific guidelines for firms that want to make responsible choices and are keen to demonstrate leadership qualities on various quantitative and qualitative dimensions to ensure positive social outcomes both at the workplace and society?
DEI Preparedness
What can be done to ensure that the firm’s DEI Framework remains relevant in the context of a fast evolving and dynamic environment?
How can the firm be best prepared to mitigate DEI risks and vulnerabilities?
Are there tools that can be effectively employed to uncover employee strengths and areas for improvement?
Are there specific industry guidelines to help firms ensure that the workplace meets the specific requirements of people with disabilities?
The firm is keen to capture the interconnectedness of issues and impact on diversity and inclusion. Are there suitable frameworks that a firm can employ that will help provide a holistic view that will help the firm prepare for its DEI journey?
DEI Maturity
How can the firm measure its DEI maturity?
How can the firm identify areas of improvement to progress along its DEI roadmap?
What are some key measures that can be taken to ensure that employees from more disadvantaged communities feel more included?
What are the steps that can be taken to encourage more women to apply for leadership positions?
What are some of the measures that can be taken to attract work applicants from minority communities?
The firm is keen to demonstrate the right values at the workplace. Are there effective reward mechanisms that help firms encourage employees to contribute towards positive social outcomes?
What are some of the firm specific solutions that can be implemented to make the firm more diverse and inclusive?
Are there relevant industry standards and best practice that can be adopted to help the firm achieve its DEI goals?
The firm is keen to engage with others to both contribute as well learn about issues impacting the workplace. Is there a platform to help improve understanding of work place issues as well as best practice?
Are there tools that will help a firm determine its key strengths and areas of improvement?
DEI Action Plan
What are the key steps that a firm should take to best prepare for unusual events and shocks that can have a disruptive impact on the workforce?
The firm is looking for opportunities to give back to society. What are the possible options that are available to the firm?
Can a DEI roadmap be tailored to meet the specific DEI goals of the firm?
Are there specific frameworks that are available that will help firms stay updated on policies and industry related developments impacting the firm?
Are there specific measures that a firm can undertake to provide transparency of its DEI leadership qualities?
Are there opportunities for firms to discuss with regulators whether there exists scope for firms to also share the strength of DEI related processes in company quarterly reports and annual reports?
Are there specific solutions available for firms to track progress on DEI related goals and objectives?
Are there opportunities for firms to partner with a fraternity of like-minded organisations to address issues that have high social impact?
DEI in Org Structure
While DEI has been an item on the Board agenda, it has yet to be implemented because of firm specific priorities. How can one bring about a change in mindsets among leadership to bring about a cultural transformation at the workplace?
Are there are public forums that will help firms discuss DEI issues faced at the workplace?
Setting up a CSO has been an item on the Board agenda. What should be some of the key priorities of the office?
DEI Risks and Challenges
How can the firm ensure that it has taken a comprehensive view of its current and future risks and vulnerabilities?
What are the effective controls that can be put in place to mitigate DEI related risks and vulnerabilities?
Are there specific guidelines that are available that will help firms put in place an effective governance framework to mitigate DEI related risks and vulnerabilities.
DEI Committee
What are the key guidelines that need to adopted for firms that are keen to ensure the workplace is truly diverse and inclusive?
Are there specific DEI guidelines for firms that are keen to set up a DEI committee at the workplace?
Is there an appropriate policy framework that can be implemented to ensure that the firms DEI policies remain relevant and effective?
DEI Policies
What are the key DEI policies that need to be integrated into the firm’s DEI framework?
The firm is keen to adopt progressive policies to attract diverse talent. Are there any specific guidelines that will help the firm meet its DEI objectives?
Are there set of guidelines that would help firms frame policies that will encourage employees to demonstrate the right behaviour at the workplace?
Aligning HR Structure
The firm is keen to ensure that its HR policies incorporate the views of the minority groups, people with disabilities and women employees. Are there specific DEI policy guidelines to help frame progressive policies.
Are there specialist toolkits that will help DEI Leadership and HR leads to uncover diverse talent, update skillsets and map the unique skills of employees with the various opportunities that exist within the firm?
Performance Indicators
Are there self-regulatory DEI related requirements for firms that are keen to function responsibly?
Is there a framework for responsible experimentation that will help firms meet their DEI goals and objectives?
Are there a set of Key Performance Indicators that will help firms assess progress on DEI goals and objectives?
Training L&D
Are there specific training and L&D initiatives that firms can undertake on an on-going basis to uncover talent, update skillsets of its employees. and identify unique opportunities both within the firm and across industry?
Are there employees surveys that can be undertaken for DEI leadership and HR surveys to better understand the strengths as well potential areas of improvement for firms?