Jones Diversity Group understands corporations. We have worked in and consulted with Fortune 1000 corporations. Whether you are a major retailer, manufacturer, distribution/logistics firm, professional services, pharmaceuticals or telecommunications company, your industry has specific diversity and inclusion objectives that we understand. We apply our expertise in customizing the following services to meet your corporation’s particular needs:
Consulting Services to Management
The management team’s commitment is a key component of a successful diversity and inclusion initiative. Our consulting services range from one-on-one meetings to workshops for corporate management on the implementation of the diversity and inclusion initiative. We prefer to start with a process which includes individual interviews with senior management, including department heads, and affinity/business resource group leaders, among others. We then work with you to develop a clear vision for the initiative. This vision forms the foundation for all of the other work we do with your organization regarding this initiative.
Diversity and Inclusion Assessment with Recommendations
The assessment is an essential step in understanding the corporate culture as it relates to diversity. It can be done through a variety of means and is usually achieved using a combination of an electronic survey, focus groups, and interviews with key employees. At the end of the assessment process, we will generate feedback regarding our findings and make recommendations customized to your company’s specific needs.
Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Design
Based on the findings of the assessment, we will assist your company in the design of a meaningful long term and short term diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
Consulting Services to the Chief Diversity Officer/Director of Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
The Chief Diversity Officer drives the diversity effort. We assist the Chief Diversity Officer or Director of Diversity and Inclusion in the implementation of the diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
Supplier Diversity Initiative
Supplier Diversity is about more than just from whom do you purchase. It is about using the purchasing power of your business to achieve your financial and corporate social responsibility goals. The Supplier Diversity Initiative is an innovative forum that enables corporations to deepen relationships with existing suppliers, build a strong pipeline of diverse suppliers, while promoting inclusion and sustainability.
Diversity and Inclusion Education Workshops (Parts I-III)
Awareness, Skills, and Advanced Diversity Education Workshops are designed to impact employees and assist in valuing a variety of differences in the workplace and developing multi-cultural competencies.
Diversity Skills Training for Interviewers and Recruiters
Interviewers are the key to successfully attracting diverse talent. This workshop is specifically tailored for those involved in employee recruitment and in-office interviewing to gain and polish skills beyond basic interviewing so that diverse talent is drawn to work for the company.
Diversity Talent Acquisition Initiative
The Diverse Talent Acquisition Initiative is more than advertising in online career portals, engaging search firms, recruiting at on-campus job fairs, and sponsoring events. It is about identifying and leveraging diverse social networks to recruit a targeted pipeline of candidates. The Diverse Talent Acquisition Initiative is an innovative forum that enables corporations to provide leadership opportunities for existing women, minority, and other diverse employees, expand the recruitment networks of their human resource team, and identify a talent pool of experienced business professionals for current and/or future staffing needs.
Mentoring Program Design
Once diverse talent is attracted, companies must take a proactive role in retaining that talent. A formal mentoring program is one proven way to achieve that goal. We design formal mentoring programs and provide training to both mentors and mentees.
Cross-Cultural Competencies for Mentors and Mentees
To ensure that the mentoring program is successful, this workshop is designed to coach those employees who will be participating in the mentoring program. This training focuses on developing cross-cultural competencies as well as how to have a successful mentoring relationship.
Affinity Group Consulting
Another successful inclusion strategy in attracting and retaining diverse talent (used in combination with other means) is the creation of affinity groups. We assist businesses in creating affinity groups for diverse employees as well as providing services to the groups themselves. Professional skills development training can also be provided through affinity groups.
Retreat Planning
Retreats are yet another successful way to focus on the benefits of diversity within a corporation without the stresses of everyday deadlines. We plan retreats with a diversity and inclusion focus for employees at all levels.
Cultural Coaching Services
Sometimes diversity and inclusion issues best can be addressed either individually or for a defined group. These services include:
- Individual Cultural Coaching
- Group Cultural Coaching
These services are designed for a particular employee or group of employees who might benefit from some individualized coaching. These sessions are confidential.