Improve DE&I across every part of your business
In recent years, companies have placed more emphasis than ever on their Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) processes. And for good reason, it’s an essential part of building a resilient workforce.
Despite the progress made in implementing strong DE&I systems for permanent workforces, there is often a lack of clear action beyond that. Yet there are many areas where improvements can be made to create a more holistic DE&I program. We know that many companies want to do the right thing, but simply don’t know where to start.
Working with the right managed service provider (MSP) gives you the technology and expertise to build and maintain diversity across every aspect of your operations – from contingent staff to suppliers. All while making reporting and analysis much simpler.
Consider your contingent staff
For some companies, contingent staff is making up a bigger share of the workforce than ever before. This larger turnover of staff makes it challenging to manage your DE&I statistics effectively.
It’s also important to keep in mind that paying attention to the diversity of contingent staff is key – otherwise, your overall DE&I balance could fall short of targets.
An MSP can help you broaden your access to the labor market and recruit from different pools to diversify your contingent workforce. We can find qualified candidates from different age brackets, candidates with disabilities, and those who may have gaps in their resumes that cause others to overlook their skills.
As we pre-qualify every candidate, you can be assured that they’ll be a good fit. We’ll even talk you through how to take a broader view of the potential value that different recruits might bring to the business and the benefits that working for you will bring to them.
Identify diverse suppliers
Good DE&I tracking doesn’t end with your own team. It accounts for every part of your operations and any business you do – meaning you should think about your suppliers too.
While it might not always be possible, we can help you explore options to use more diverse suppliers – identifying potential relationships with minority or female-owned businesses, for example.
We help you set targets
When it comes to DE&I, the adage ‘what gets measured gets done’ rings true. With 36+ years’ experience, we know that every company is different.
Maybe you have clear DE&I ambitions, or perhaps you don’t know where to begin. Wherever you’re at, we help you figure out your starting point and what you can realistically achieve within your desired timescales. Ultimately, overhauling your approach to DE&I needs to be approached strategically.
With a plan of action in place, we can schedule check-ins at times that suit you – so you’re not left alone to monitor progress. We’re a reliable partner there to support you every step of the way.
Remember to retain staff
You may hire a diverse workforce, but you still need to retain them by making sure you have equity and inclusion on a long-term basis. This requires a focus on workplace culture as much as anything else and is often overlooked when it comes to DE&I.
We can help you strategize new initiatives to improve inclusion and equity while suggesting areas for improvement and ways to accurately track the results.
Analytics are the key
The most important reason to work with an MSP on your DE&I? You get access to technology platforms that capture your data, ready for you to review and report on.
Our platform gives you the oversight you need on numbers, with the ability to segment by different indicators and highlight ways to improve. We can even tailor the system to meet the unique requirements of your business.
With the need for more detailed tracking and implementing DE&I beyond your permanent workforce, manual tracking is no longer a reasonable option. We make the admin easy.