Scalable and customizable to any size or type of organization, Equimetrics rapidly delivers the data and insights an organization needs to effect real, long-lasting DE&I cultural improvements – and correspondingly superior performance results.
Equimetrics measures nine key components including diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural competency, mission, vision and values, communication, leadership, alignment, and policies and practices. While each is distinct, they intertwine within one another. What you do in one area will impact many or all of the others.
Diversity is the presence of individuals representing varying backgrounds and/or experiences.
Example: More than one national origin, race/ethnicity, religion, physical abilities, socioeconomic stratum, gender, gender orientation, sexual orientation, generation, geographical or cultural differences, educational or professional experience, etc. are represented.
Focus: The degree to which your organization is diverse, values, and is actively promoting diversity.
Equity is the fair, transparent treatment of all. When equity exists, all people have equitable access to resources and opportunities, based on needs and circumstances to provide the opportunity for equal outcomes.
Example: All members, of every national origin, race/ethnicity, religion, physical abilities, socioeconomic stratum, gender, gender orientation, sexual orientation, generation, geographical or cultural differences, educational or professional experience, etc. are present, included, and have proportional (moving toward equal) representation.
Focus: The degree to which your organization is promoting equal opportunity for all, using organizational structure and policy to support underrepresented groups and their ability to achieve their potential, free from prejudice and discrimination. Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities. Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances and allocates the resources needed so that each person has an opportunity to reach an equal outcome. An Equitable action is any action or policy that supports equity and moves a group or an organization toward equity.
Inclusion occurs/is occurring in an environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully. All individuals, regardless of national origin, race/ethnicity, religion, physical abilities, socioeconomic stratum, gender, gender orientation, sexual orientation, generation, geographical or cultural differences, educational or professional experience, etc. are not only represented but are also their perspectives are heard and they are asked to contribute fully.
Example: more than one national origin, race/ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, age, etc. represented in an organization, AND voices are heard, and ideas and contributions are sought consistently.
Focus: The degree to which your organization is inclusive, values, and is actively promoting inclusivity.
Cultural Competency is the ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures and different backgrounds.
Example: There are positive attitudes toward differences in national origin, race/ethnicity, religion, physical abilities, socioeconomic stratum, gender, gender orientation, sexual orientation, generation, geographical or cultural differences, educational or professional experience, etc.
Focus: The degree to which your organization (and people throughout) respect, seek knowledge of and accept different cultural practices and world views.
Focus: The degree to which Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competency support or enhance the Mission, Vision, and Values of your organization. There is an intentionality in focus and support.
Focus: The degree to which your organization is sharing information on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competency
Focus: The degree to which leaders in your organization are seeking and supporting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competency
Focus: The degree to which policies, communication, and action are connected regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competency initiatives within your organization
Focus: The degree to which Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competency are reflected in policies and practices in your organization
Your Equimetrics score is based on your organization’s success in each of the nine key components that measure different aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion culture. These solid metrics create a starting point for viewing the issues and finding a path to improvement.
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