DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Worksheet

Why is DEI important in the workplace?

• It reduces turnover

• It improves engagement

• It helps avoid legal issues

• All of the above

Which law requires accommodations for employees with disabilities in the U.S.?

• EEOC

• ADA

• FMLA

• OSHA

TD professionals can support DEI efforts by:

• Providing inclusive training and promoting diverse hiring practices.

• Focusing only on technical skills and ignoring diversity.

• Discouraging open discussions about inclusion.

• Limiting opportunities for underrepresented groups.

What is an equity strategy focused on?

• Promoting events

• Equal treatment and opportunities

• Marketing inclusion

• Leadership training

Case Study: An international tech company revamps its leadership program to include DEI. Which of the following is a step they might take to ensure diverse representation and inclusive content?

• Recruit leaders from varied backgrounds

• Focus only on technical skills

• Exclude employee feedback

• Limit participation to senior staff

Case Study: A global consulting firm supports remote employees. Which of the following is an effective strategy to create an inclusive virtual workplace?

• Providing flexible work hours and regular virtual team-building activities

• Limiting communication to emails only

• Discouraging video calls to save bandwidth

• Assigning all remote employees to the same time zone

Case Study: A healthcare organization wants to track DEI effectiveness. Which of the following metrics and practices can help them measure progress?

• Employee demographic data, inclusion surveys, retention rates, and promotion statistics

• Patient satisfaction scores only

• Financial performance metrics only

• Facility cleanliness audits

Case Study: A retail chain updates hiring practices to follow DEI laws. What changes might be implemented to ensure fairness?

• Implementing blind recruitment processes

• Favoring internal referrals only

• Hiring based solely on personal recommendations

• Ignoring DEI guidelines

Case Study: A university hires a neurodiverse faculty member. The TD team can support inclusion and accessibility by:

• Providing accessible resources and training

• Ignoring individual needs

• Limiting communication channels

• Discouraging accommodations