In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Arshiya Malik and Lisa Russell (Aleria) cover the top three do's and don'ts of measuring inclusion based on their work and time in the industry.

As organizations plan their 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies, it’s a good time to reflect on what works, what doesn’t, and consider how we can really move the needle next year. In this episode, Lisa Russell and Arshiya Malik, co-founders of HRTech company, Aleria, share what they have learned through their work measuring inclusion. They highlight the key things to avoid including focusing on the wrong metrics, the wrong ways of driving participation, and why it shouldn’t be looked at as an HR activity. They also share a few tips for measuring inclusion including prioritizing organization-wide alignment, inclusive data collection practices, and the importance of closing the loop.

Learning Outcomes

• To understand how to build successful DEI strategies
• To understand the value of measuring inclusion