Nelson
Spencer
Lead, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Analytics 
Wayfair

3:55 pm

2:55pm-3:30pm “Is Any of This Working?” Why Data is the “Secret Sauce” for Intentional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Session
In the face of a global pandemic and heightened racial tensions across the world, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has never been more important for organizations to ensure the well-being of all employees. But how can you tell if your strategies are actually making a difference? The secret is data.
 
Improving DEI in any organization is a complex and nuanced process yet it has the power to transform the employee experience. The goal of this presentation is to share tactical advice on how to utilize data to measure and quantify the impact of your DEI initiatives.
 

What you will learn:

  • What data do we already have? DEI Analytics 101 for organizations at any maturity level
  • Quantifying the invisible: how to measure inclusion 
  • #goals: How to set quantifiable DEI goals and tell a holistic story on progress