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Action Step – Organizational Solutions to Foster Well-Being

The Alliance’s Action Steps are designed to assist organizations with implementing practical strategies and policies related to diversity and flexibility. Members can access full versions of all of the Alliance’s Action Steps in the Member Resource Center.

Since the pandemic, organizations have increased their acceptance of workplace flexibility significantly. Greater workplace flexibility has many business benefits, including improved well-being. However, organizations need to invest in a number of additional solutions to truly enhance well-being. As with workplace flexibility, employee well-being has numerous far-reaching organizational benefits, including better productivity and engagement. Our recommendations regarding critical
organizational solutions to truly move the needle on employee well-being are as follows:

  1. Enhance Autonomy & Control. Give employees more control over their schedules and projects to increase their autonomy, which is associated with higher levels of well-being.
    • Increase control over work schedules: If possible, create workplace flexibility policies that allow employees some control over their schedules. Offer as many flexible work options as possible so employees can utilize what works best for them…..

Members: continue reading this Action Step in the Member Resource Center

To read this entire Action Step become a member of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. To learn more contact Manar Morales.

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Announcing the 2024 Sabbatical & Well-being Poll

Please Complete Our QUICK Sabbatical & Well-being Poll

Our 2024 Sabbatical & Well-being Poll is now open for members and non-members – regardless of industry.

The poll should not take more than 15 minutes!

Members and poll participants will be invited to attend a symposium to discuss best practices around sabbaticals and well-being based on our poll results, research, industry trends, and literature reviews. The poll responses will be analyzed and aggregated, and responses will be kept confidential.

The poll has now closed. Please contact Sejal Shah if you have questions.

The 8 Types of Customized Member Sessions

Members of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance gain access to valuable opportunities to collaborate directly with Manar Morales and the Alliance team. See below for the different types of personalized member sessions we offer, during which you can gain expert advice and customized recommendations tailored to your organization’s specific needs.

1. New Member Orientation Call

This Zoom call with Angela Whitehead Quigley provides new member teams with a review of Alliance benefits in detail and an opportunity to discuss how to maximize them for your needs. We recommend that new members schedule this call right away. Members: Contact Angela Whitehead Quigley to schedule your New Member Orientation Call.

2. Annual Benefits & Goals Alignment Review Call

For renewing members, this Zoom call with Angela Whitehead Quigley provides you with a quick reminder of your valuable Alliance member benefits along with advice on how to maximize your benefits to meet your organization’s unique needs in the coming year. We recommend that you schedule this call when you renew your annual membership or whenever a new main contact joins your team. Members: Contact Angela Whitehead Quigley to schedule your Annual Benefits & Goals Alignment Review Call.

3. Strategy Design & Development Session

All Alliance members have access to one Strategy Design & Development Session each year. During these sessions, you may choose to discuss any of your organizational priorities related to diversity and inclusion, flexibility, caregivers, wellbeing or talent development objectives. During these one-hour virtual sessions Manar Morales and the Alliance team will share data-driven best practices and advice customized to your organization’s unique needs. Members should provide us with the topics most relevant to their organization’s current needs and anyone who is involved in leading or implementing these initiatives should participate in the meeting (usually no more than 3-4 people). Members: Contact Emma Simpkins to schedule your Strategy Session.

4. Follow-Up Strategy Implementation Planning Call

This one-hour Zoom call, available to Leader and Champion members, provides an opportunity for members to delve deeper into the topics discussed during the Strategy Session. The emphasis is on practical steps and action plans to put the recommendations into practice. Members: Contact Emma Simpkins to schedule your Implementation Call.

5. Annual Comprehensive Policy Review

All Alliance members have access to one Policy Review each year. After the Alliance conducts the policy review, the member is invited to schedule a Q&A Zoom call to discuss any questions that arise after reviewing the Alliance’s recommendations. This call provides you with advice on one draft policy, guideline, program/committee framework, or strategic plan in an area related to talent, DEIB, workplace flexibility, caregiver support or wellbeing. Members: Contact Sejal Shah for more information about policy reviews.

6. Advisory Solutions Hours

Our Advisory Solutions hours are provided to Leader (two hours) and Champion (four hours) members. These Zoom calls can be scheduled with any organizational leaders and member contacts to discuss the development and implementation of a relevant challenge or issue your organization is facing. Members often choose to discuss stakeholder strategies, action steps and best practices around hybrid work, DE&I, leave policies, and flexible work. Members: Contact Emma Simpkins to schedule your Advisory Solutions Hours.

7. Customized Flex Assessment

Champion Members have access to one Custom Flex Assessment per membership cycle. A Custom Flex Assessment includes a series of surveys with the member, and results in a customized, written assessment of the member’s flexibility and leave policies, programs, and practices, along with specific recommendations on areas to address and prioritize. After reviewing the customized, written assessment, members can schedule a Zoom call with the Alliance to go over any questions and next steps. Members: Contact Sejal Shah for more information about custom flex assessments.

8. Virtual Member Coffee

These complimentary 30-minute Zoom calls provide all members with an informal check-in opportunity to discuss how things are going and general challenges you’re facing. Members: Contact Angela Whitehead Quigley to schedule your Virtual Member Coffee.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

 

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Diversity & Talent Leader Innovation Circle – June 27, 2024

Members – please join us an upcoming Innovation Circle for Diversity & Talent Leaders:

June 27, 2024 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm EST

We invite individuals at member organizations who hold the following roles (or the equivalent thereof in your organization) to register:

  • Chief Diversity Officer or DE&I Director
  • Chief People Officer or Director
  • Chief Talent Officer or Talent Director
  • Chief HR Officer or HR Director
MEMBERS - REGISTER HERE
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Research Briefing: Highlights from Deloitte’s 2024 Women@Work Report – May 16, 2024

Special Member Event!

Research Briefing: Highlights from Deloitte’s 2024 Women@Work Report featuring Emma Codd, Deloitte’s Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer

May 16 | 11:30 am – 12:15 pm ET

Since 2021, Deloitte’s Women @ Work: A Global Outlook Report has provided insight into women’s experiences in the workplace. Join us as Emma Codd, Deloitte’s Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, talks through some of the key findings and recommendations from the 2024 report.

This event is open to all individuals at member organizations.

MEMBERS - REGISTER HERE