IDEA Initiative
Fostering Inclusive Excellence Through Strategic DEI Initiatives
The IDEA initiative is about inclusivity, diversity, and equity in action. This standard requires implementing IDEA action plans to increase awareness and achieve best-in-class DEI practices so that each business creates inclusive, learning cultures with diverse teams where talent is treated equitably.
Who: President, HR Leader
Frequency: Annually
The IDEA initiative standard is crucial for creating thriving, inclusive workplaces across our portfolio companies. Key components include:
• Leadership Responsibility: Emphasizing that creating inclusive cultures is a core duty of all business leaders and leadership teams.
• Inclusive Culture: Developing strategies to foster an environment where all employees feel valued and respected.
• Diversity Focus: Implementing initiatives to attract and retain diverse talent at all levels of the organization.
• Equitable Practices: Ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for all employees, regardless of background.
• Action Plans: Developing and implementing targeted strategies to improve outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly reviewing and updating initiatives based on metric outcomes and feedback.
This standard helps create workplaces where diverse talents can thrive, driving innovation, employee satisfaction, and business success across our portfolio. It aligns our efforts with overall business strategies, ensuring that inclusivity is woven into the fabric of our organizational culture.
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