As the debate around diversity, equity and inclusion rages on, Diversity Council Australia is tackling it head on with a new report designed to help workplaces effectively collect, interpret, and utilise workforce diversity data to create more inclusive workplaces.
D&I Data at Work is a comprehensive guide that provides practical steps to ensure D&I data collection is respectful, safe and impactful.
Many organisations struggle with what diversity questions to ask their employees, how to
measure inclusion, and how to use their data to drive meaningful change.
Measuring diversity ensures disparities aren’t overlooked and helps break down barriers to
inclusion. Yet DCA’s Change at Work research found nearly half of D&I (diversity and
inclusion) practitioners rarely use internal data.
“D&I data is a powerful driver of workplace inclusion. It highlights inequities, informs policies,
and tracks progress to pinpoint areas for improvement,” said Catherine Hunter, CEO of DCA.
“Our members are increasingly asking us how they can best collect D&I data and how they
can use it to make their workplaces more equitable for all employees. This guide gives them
the tools to do so with confidence.”
D&I Data at Work builds on DCA’s 2022 report D&I 101 – Collecting Diversity Data, offering
a more comprehensive resource with a four-step framework to support data-driven decision-making.
It also connects with DCA’s Inclusive Employer Index, helping organisations make
sense of the data they collect.
Workplaces across Australia can now access the guide via DCA’s website.