Review of DEI Initiatives: Risks, Results & Rewards

One of the many challenges facing companies now is how to create workforce policies and practices that help you find the best talent and drive inclusivity while also remaining compliant with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. 

The current public discourse surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies as well as new federal guidelines has made this area a challenging one for companies. It feels confusing and murky – how do you ensure your current programs align with company values while also ensuring they don’t put your company at unnecessary risk? 

Berkshire is here to help. Along with our parent company Resolution Economics, we can partner with our clients to audit your current DEI programs, policies, and practices, and help stand up new ones.

Unparalleled Expertise

Our team is uniquely suited to provide this support with a deep bench of consultants led by a trio of experts with unparalleled government and consulting experience. Together, they have spent decades advising companies on the very issues that need to be considered when evaluating or implementing DEI programs, policies, and procedures. 

Our team is led by Resolution Economics partner Victoria A. Lipnic, who was a member of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for ten years, including two years as the EEOC’s Acting Chair. Working closely with her is Margo Pave, Director of Resolution Economics’ Human Capital Strategies Group, who served as Assistant General Counsel for Appellate Services at the EEOC, and Berkshire People Insights Senior Director Lynn Clements, who served as a senior legal advisor to the Vice Chair of the EEOC and the EEOC Legal Counsel.  

How We Can Help 

Berkshire’s expert team is ready to help your organization review and evaluate the qualitive aspects of your DEI program. Our customized approach can help you:

• Review current DEI policies and practices, both for recommended changes considering recent federal guideline changes and more holistically
• Evaluate internal and external communications related to DEI efforts
• Help you ensure implementation of written programs and policies by managers and senior leadership is compliant and consistent with your internal objectives and applicable law.
• Evaluate current training related to DEI and equal employment opportunity
• Implement best practices for recruitment and hiring, employee engagement and retention

In addition to these expert evaluations, Berkshire can also determine the effectiveness and impact of your workplace policies and practices, by conducting: 

• Job analyses, job evaluations, and review of job descriptions and job requirements to ensure they are job-related and necessary for performance of the job 
• Opportunities Assessments, Test Validation and Workforce Planning 
• Review of compensation practices
• Non-Discrimination Workforce Analytics  

Navigating the current environment of requirements, risk, and best practices can be overwhelming. Berkshire’s team of trusted and experienced experts are here to help. Reach out today to discuss how we can help you build inclusive programs while remaining compliant in today’s challenging environment.