BEDI Resources

AN OUT & EQUAL GUIDE. The following guide details a variety of specific best practices for creating welcoming workplace environments for non-binary employees.

This policy addresses the best practices for four-year colleges and universities regarding enrollment, policy implementation, admissions, programs, facilities, safety, and so much more. The language in this document has been written so it can be easily copied and enacted by the appropriate governing council of each institution.

This is a resource related to creating inclusive virtual spaces considering DEI and the digital divide.

This resource offers a series of videos, a worksheet and some slides related to creating inclusive spaces.

Non-discrimination policies, benefits and other practices that include LGBTQ+ workers are essential for businesses as they compete for talent and customers. Through pioneering tools like the Corporate Equality Index, HRC works to provide employers the resources they need to improve and promote fairness in the workplace.

The purpose of this Inclusive Hiring Kit is to highlight and recommend best practices for applying an inclusivity lens to each step of the hiring process.

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. You will find ADA information, accommodation ideas, and resources for additional information.

The subject of race can be very touchy. As finance executive Mellody Hobson says, it's a "conversational third rail." But, she says, that's exactly why we need to start talking about it. In this engaging, persuasive talk, Hobson makes the case that speaking openly about race — and particularly about diversity in hiring -- makes for better businesses and a better society.

Leaders and managers have the toughest part of the job since people are looking to you for guidance and direction. Likewise, how do leaders and managers become proficient enough to raise or discuss sensitive topics like race, religion, gender expression, disabilities, and so many other topics proficiently and without being viewed negatively, as a racist, or a bigot in today’s workplace?

Imagine a workplace where people of all colors and races are able to climb every rung of the corporate ladder -- and where the lessons we learn about diversity at work actually transform the things we do, think and say outside the office. How do we get there? In this candid talk, inclusion advocate Janet Stovall shares a three-part action plan for creating workplaces where people feel safe and expected to be their unassimilated, authentic selves.

Globally, more than half of companies allow some form of remote work and, in the U.S., it is already a commonplace reality. Remote work can positively impact how we all do work, providing benefits to the employee, the organization and society. Having access to great technology tools and solutions is a vital part of enabling this way of working now and into the future. Yet, equally as important is the experience of being a remote worker and addressing the challenges associated with creating a strong sense of belonging and inclusion in the virtual workplace.

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Diversity.

Listening to podcasts can broaden perspectives and can be a fundamental step forward. There are many thought-provoking podcasts to help offer insight into how to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, with topics about whiteness, inclusion, identity, allyship and race.

NPR piece. "No matter where you work, being openly trans on the job can be tough — and it is simply not safe for many trans people to advocate for themselves. Seemingly innocuous elements of many jobs (think paperwork, dress codes and restroom access) can become obstacles for trans employees to navigate."

In this podcast, you will hear insights and uplifting stories of resilience and perseverance against the odds. We will share meaningful dialogue to positively impact diversity and inclusion by dispelling stereotypes, tackling biases, and providing best practices to achieve greater cultural competence.

The Diversity Gap is for everyday people who want to pair their good intentions for diversity with true cultural change. Through thoughtful conversation and authentic storytelling, Host Bethaney Wilkinson will inspire and equip you to create the kind of culture you say you want: one where all people are seen, heard, respected, and given what they need to thrive.

Join us each week for deep, real conversations about how we can all lead the change in our workplaces and communities. In intimate conversations with advocates, activists, and allies, host Melinda Briana Epler provides a safe space to learn, build empathy for each other, and understand tangible actions we can all take to create diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces.

“ An explosive moment at the Tin House Summer Workshop prompted us to consider what it means for an institution — from a writing workshop to a TV network to a social media platform — to really commit itself to inclusion, and whether inclusion is even enough.”

NADOHE is a membership organization designed for diversity professionals and institutions of higher education to become equipped with the necessary tools and mindsets to advance equity and dismantle systemic oppression.

The National Diversity Council is the first non-profit organization to bring together the private, public and non-profit sectors to discuss the many dimensions and benefits of a multicultural environment.