Interested in increasing diversity and inclusion within your organization, but unsure where to start? A great beginning point is an organization-wide survey in order to gain feedback. By gathering and analyzing this information, your team can understand the current status of your organization and create a clear path towards improving D&I. Below is an example of a diversity and inclusion survey that can be easily altered to fit your team!

Important Terms to Understand:

Diversity - similarities and differences of people in our workforce, our clients and the community in which we serve; includes characteristics that may be visible such as race, gender and age and less obvious characteristics like personality style, ethnicity, ability, education, religion, sexual orientation, and family situations that make us similar to and different from one another.

Equity - seeks to ensure fair treatment, equality of opportunity, and fairness in access to information and resources for all. This is only possible in an environment built on respect and dignity.

Inclusion - builds a culture of belonging by actively inviting the contribution and participation of all people.

Attitudes Towards Diversity and Inclusion Questions

The organization shows a clear commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

The organization creates an environment for free and open expression of ideas, opinions, and beliefs.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

The upper-level management team shows a clear commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

My manager shows a clear commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Employees of all cultures and backgrounds feel valued and respected in this organization.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

I feel included and respected.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Belonging Questions

I feel that I belong in this organization.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

I feel free to be myself at this organization.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

The organization and my team value my contributions.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

I am recognized for my accomplishments at this organization.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

I feel included in communications about important information.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

When I speak up at work, my opinion is valued.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Recruitment and Advancement Questions

The organization recruits and hires employees from diverse backgrounds.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

The organization is fair in its hiring and promotion practices.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Advancement and professional development opportunities are fairly given to all staff.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Discrimination and Harassment Questions

I know where and how to report concerns about discrimination and/or harassment.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

The organization takes appropriate action in response to incidents of discrimination and/or harassment.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

I strongly encourage you to utilize these questions as the backbone for your diversity and inclusion survey. Feel free to add extra segments or tweak the existing questions to better suit your organization’s needs. Hopefully, this tool will help you on your journey to creating a more inclusive workplace culture, ensuring that your organization harnesses the true benefits of diversity.