Cracking the Code of Diversity and Inclusion

In this book Karishma Manchanda brings a step-by-step guide on how to nurture an inclusive workplace for a diverse workforce from a relatable Indian workplace context. Her Integrated Diversity and Inclusion Impact Model provides a framework to foster a culture of workplace belonging in the era of Great Resignation and engaging post-pandemic employees working in a Gig-economy. Her framework links D&I action planning with a balanced scorecard approach while promoting inclusion and belongingness at the workplace as important engagement levers.The book answers some of the most nostalgic questions on implementing D&I agenda that delivers business results. In this book Karishma will take you on a journey to uncover:• The seven stages of Implementing D&I• How to evaluate and build your business case for diversity• The nine steps to design an optimum D&I initiative at the workplace: a data-driven approach• The five essentials and fifteen practices that matter the most • A four-stage D&I Maturity Model with a step-by-step guide to evolve your practices through each stage• A practical framework to deliver D&I excellence through a comprehensive governance model• Tips to manage stakeholders ERGs allies and sceptics• How to project matrices that matter the most to the business using our Integrated D&I-Business Impact ModelIn short this book is sure to revolutionize the way Indian businesses look at the concepts of diversity and inclusion with a strong focus on acknowledging intersectionality and designing a customizable D&I Impact Model that delivers business results.