06/26/2017

Study: Associations Embrace D&I, Need Better Enactment

Diversity and inclusion are important, but implementing supporting practices is a challenge

As the world continues to diversify, it’s important that association workplaces and memberships reflect those changing demographics. New research from Vetted Solutions and George Mason University School of Law can act as a benchmark for associations reviewing their D&I policies.

According to the “Diversity and Inclusion: Core Values Among Associations” study, while associations recognize the importance of D&I, they still need to improve the implementation and measurement of their efforts.

“There’s been a lot of talk for years … on associations becoming more inclusive. But part of that conversation has also been on where are we and how do we get from where we are to where we can and should be to model the society and the sectors that we serve,” said Vetted Solutions President Jim Zaniello, FASAE. “So that really is what drove this: to help folks understand where they are compared to other organizations, where the community is as a whole, and what some potential steps are that they can take to continue to move the conversation forward within their organizations and the industries they serve.”

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