• Workplace Inclusion & Equity Resource Hub


This page is intended to provide educational resources, tools, and opportunities to connect with organizations related to workplace inclusion, equitable practices, and equal employment opportunity. 
 

Hub sections:
  1. Foundational Learning & Workplace Inclusion
Intention: To provide resources that support learning and exploration of foundational diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging concepts. These resources offer opportunities to build  understanding, explore different perspectives, and develop a stronger foundation for applying DEI principles.

Definitions & Learning
 
Diversity: Reflecting a wide range of backgrounds, identities, experiences, perspectives, and characteristics.

Inclusion: Creating structures and environments where every employee—regardless of role or background—can contribute, be heard, and have opportunities to succeed.

Equality: Providing everyone with the same resources, opportunities, and treatment, regardless of their starting point.

Equity: Providing people with the specific resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed, recognizing that people may start from different circumstances.

Belonging: An emotional and social experience in which people feel accepted, respected, valued, and connected. Belonging goes beyond diversity and inclusion by emphasizing relationships and a sense of connection.

Accessibility: Designing and organizing environments, tools, communication, and processes so that people of all abilities can participate fully. This includes physical spaces, digital platforms, communication systems, and workplace practices.

Bias: A preference or tendency that can influence judgment or behavior, sometimes in ways that are unconscious or unfair.


Resources

National SHRM Inclusion & Diversity 

Professional guidance, research, workplace trends, and practical resources related to inclusion, diversity, and compliance. Some resources may require SHRM membership. 

Project Include 

Practical guides and recommendations for building more inclusive workplace cultures, hiring practices, and organizational systems. Although developed with the technology sector in mind, many resources are applicable across industries. 

GMA SHRM Observance List & Descriptions
 
  1. Hiring & Recruiting 

Intention: To provide practical resources that support fair, consistent, and inclusive hiring practices. Resources may be used to assist employers with developing job descriptions with inclusive language, designing structured interviews, reducing bias in decision-making, and creating a positive candidate experience.

Job Descriptions & Job Postings 
 
Structured Interviewing & Evaluation
  Accessibility & Accommodations
  • Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process
 
  1. Legal Compliance 

Intention: To provide resources that help ensure compliance with federal regulation and guidelines surrounding DEI work & EEOC. These resources can include definitions of active policies, case law examples, and best practices for managing compliance. Organizations should consult appropriate legal counsel regarding specific legal or compliance questions. 
   
  1. Employee Belonging
Intention: To provide resources centered around creating inclusive and accessible workplaces. Such resources can include guides on best practices surrounding internal/external communication, considerations or recommendations for creating inclusive workspaces for differently abled employees, etc. 

5. Local Support Organizations & Community Connect Partners