Diversity means bringing varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives into a group. In a workplace, it supports better understanding of customers, challenges assumptions, and strengthens collaboration. section 7.2.4 section 7.3.1
Diversity differs from equity and inclusion. Diversity concerns who is represented; equity concerns fair treatment and compensation; inclusion creates conditions where people can participate safely and meaningfully. section 7.5.3
Build and sustain diversity through practical responsibilities:
- Use diverse candidate-sourcing channels and blind résumé reviews. section 7.2.4
- Write inclusive job descriptions and train interviewers and decision-makers. section 7.2.4
- Plan desired diversity in skills and backgrounds when building a team, then use inclusion programs to support existing teams. section 7.2.4
- Retain diverse employees through flexibility, accommodation, empathy, allyship, and inclusion training. section 7.5.3
Fresh perspectives in practice
A female engineering leader used a Women in Tech network and local meetups to help secure two diverse candidates. Elsewhere, an external hire’s previous design-review practices led to a new template and a more consistent review process. section 7.2.4 section 7.3.1
