Resources WIDE DEI Snapshot

Resources WIDE DEI Snapshot
The resources industry thrives on diverse perspectives, which drive innovation, resilience and stronger performance. The DEI Snapshot is a quick, anonymous self-assessment designed to help you understand where your organisation stands on its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) journey.

In just 7 minutes, you’ll gain valuable insights into how your workplace currently supports DEI across five key areas. At the end, you’ll receive tailored guidance to help you take the next steps – whether you’re just starting out or building on existing efforts – to create a more inclusive and impactful workplace.
Organisation size*
Your role type*

Leadership & Broad Strategy

These questions delve into the role of leadership in promoting diversity and inclusion. They examine the existence of a strategic framework, the visibility of diversity in organisational goals and communication, and how leadership models and advocates for inclusive behaviours.
1. Does your organisation have a diversity and inclusion strategy endorsed by leadership?*

No strategy existsBasic strategy exists but lacks full implementationFully developed strategy, endorsed by leadership, and regularly communicated
2. Is diversity and inclusion a visible priority in organisational goals and communication?*

No explicit mention of diversity in goals or communicationOccasional mention in communications or in certain goalsConsistently prioritised in organisational goals and regularly highlighted in communication
3. Does your leadership actively promote and model inclusive behaviours?*

No evidence of inclusive behaviour from leadershipSome examples of inclusive behaviour, but not consistentLeadership consistently promotes and models inclusive behaviour
Score: Leadership & Broad Strategy
Maturity level: Leadership & Broad Strategy
Description: Leadership & Broad Strategy

Accountability & Measurement

These questions explore the mechanisms your organisation uses to assess and measure diversity and inclusion. They cover data tracking, employee feedback, and the role of leadership in reviewing and acting on diversity metrics.
1. How does your organisation track progress in diversity and inclusion?*

No tracking or measurement systems in placeSome basic tracking, but not consistent or systematicRegular tracking with clear metrics, consistently reviewed
2. Does your organisation gather employee feedback on diversity and inclusion efforts?*

No feedback gatheredSome informal feedback collected occasionallyFormal feedback mechanisms in place, regularly reviewed for improvements
3. Are diversity metrics regularly reviewed and reported to senior management?*

No reporting to senior managementMetrics are reviewed internally, but reporting is infrequent or informalRegular, formal reporting to senior management, with data influencing decision
Score: Accountability & Measurement
Maturity level: Accountability & Measurement
Description: Accountability & Measurement

Recruitment & Selection

These questions assess your organisation’s approach to recruiting and supporting diverse talent. They explore the use of inclusive job descriptions, efforts to reduce bias in recruitment processes, and onboarding support for diverse employees.
1. Does your organisation use inclusive language in job descriptions?*

No focus on inclusive languageSome attempts to use inclusive language, not consistently appliedInclusive language is standard in all job descriptions
2. Are recruitment processes structured to minimise bias?*

No structures in place to address biasSome practices in place (e.g., diverse hiring panels), but inconsistentComprehensive, bias-reducing practices consistently applied across recruitment
3. Are there systems in place to support diverse applicants during onboarding?*

No specific support for diverse applicantsSome informal support, but not standardisedStructured systems in place for diverse applicants, including dedicated support
Score: Recruitment & Selection
Maturity level: Recruitment & Selection
Description: Recruitment & Selection

Practice & Policy

These questions examine how your organisation’s policies and programs promote diversity and inclusion. They include the availability of training, the breadth of supportive policies, and how often these policies are reviewed and updated.
1. Does your organisation have mandatory diversity and inclusion training for all employees?*

No diversity training availableSome training available, but not mandatoryComprehensive, mandatory training for all employees
2. Are there policies in place to support diverse employees (e.g., parental leave, flexible work)?*

No specific policies for supporting diverse employeesSome supportive policies exist, not comprehensiveWell-defined policies that support diverse needs, regularly reviewed
3. How often are diversity policies reviewed and updated?*

Policies are rarely reviewed or updatedPolicies reviewed occasionally, no clear scheduleRegular, scheduled reviews with updates based on best practices
Score: Practice & Policy
Maturity level: Practice & Policy
Description: Practice & Policy

Culture & Supports

These questions assess how your organisation supports an inclusive and welcoming environment. They examine the presence of employee resource groups, the accessibility of facilities, and how diversity achievements are celebrated and communicated.
1. Are employee resource groups available to support diverse communities?*

No employee resource groupsSome groups exist, but not widely promoted or resourcedWell-supported, diverse groups with resources and visibility
2. Does the organisation provide accessible facilities for diverse employee needs?*

No special accommodations for diverse needsSome facilities exist but not consistently available or accessibleComprehensive, accessible facilities that reflect diverse needs
3. How are diversity achievements celebrated and communicated within the organisation?*

No celebration or communication of diversity achievementsOccasional recognition, not consistent or structuredRegular, formal recognition and communication of achievements related to diversity
Score: Culture & Supports
Maturity level: Culture & Supports
Description: Culture & Supports
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Leadership & Broad Strategy