10 Ways Catapult Can Support Your Business’s DEI Strategy
Catapult offers a range of solutions geared towards supporting your organization’s needs around creating a fair and inclusive work environment, specifically in the areas of affirmative action, diversity, equity, inclusion, non-harassment, and EEO. Our services include:
1. Policy Development and Review
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EEO and Affirmative Action Policies: Develop, review, and update policies to ensure they meet legal requirements and align with best practices.
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Code of Conduct: Create or revise codes of conduct to reflect EEO and affirmative action principles.
2. Compliance Audits
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Legal Compliance: Conduct audits to ensure adherence to EEO and affirmative action laws and regulations.
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Internal Audits: Evaluate internal practices and procedures to identify and address potential compliance issues.
3. Training and Education
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Employee Training: Offer training programs on EEO, affirmative action, and diversity and inclusion to employees at all levels.
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Management Workshops: Provide targeted workshops for managers and HR professionals on handling discrimination, bias, and promoting an inclusive workplace.
4. Recruitment and Hiring Strategies
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Diverse Talent Acquisition: Develop strategies to attract and recruit diverse candidates.
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Affirmative Action Plans: Assist in creating and implementing affirmative action plans to improve representation of underrepresented groups.
5. Data Analysis and Reporting
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Workforce Analysis: Analyze workforce data to identify disparities and areas for improvement.
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EEO Reporting: Prepare and review EEO-1 reports and other required compliance documentation.
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Affirmative Action Plans (AAP): Prepare the annual plans and analyses.
6. Strategic Planning
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Diversity and Inclusion Strategies: Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for enhancing diversity and inclusion within the organization.
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Goal Setting: Help set and achieve measurable diversity and inclusion goals.
7. Employee Relations and Support
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Discrimination and Harassment Investigations: Conduct impartial investigations into complaints of discrimination or harassment.
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Support Systems: Develop support systems for employees affected by discrimination or bias.
8. Communication and Outreach
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Internal Communication: Craft communication strategies to effectively promote EEO and affirmative action initiatives within the organization.
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External Outreach: Develop outreach programs to engage with community organizations and diverse talent pools.
9. Benchmarking and Best Practices
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Industry Benchmarking: Compare organizational practices with industry standards to identify areas for improvement.
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Best Practices Implementation: Guide the adoption of best practices for EEO and affirmative action.
10. Legal Advice and Support
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Legal Guidance: Provide expert advice on navigating complex legal requirements related to EEO and affirmative action.
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Risk Management: Assist in identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with EEO and affirmative action compliance.
These services help organizations not only comply with legal requirements but also build a more equitable and inclusive work environment.
Additional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than just a “program” in your organization. With all of DEI’s moving parts, it requires continuous learning both individually and as an organization. Catapult members can use our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Toolkit to craft plans and stay up-to-date.
To learn more contact our team today at info@letscatapult.org.
