Monday, June 1, 2015

Inclusion Analytics

Inclusion Analytics

A recent study from the Deloitte University Leadership Center for Inclusion and law professor Kenji Yoshino reveals widespread instances of "covering," the process by which individuals downplay their differences relative to mainstream perceptions, in ways costly to productivity and sense of self at work. According to Uncovering Talent: A New Model for Inclusion, three out of four say they cover their identity; and, surprisingly, half of straight white male respondents report hiding their authentic selves on the job.

Read the full report: http://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/deloitte-university-leadership-center-for-inclusion.html 
Published in: Leadership & Management

 Transcript

  • 1. UNCOVERING TALENT A NEW MODEL OF INCLUSION Today, nearly every Fortune 500 company has a diversity and inclusion officer and an impressive array of programs focused on the needs of a diverse workforce. Changing these numbers requires a shift that allows all individuals to be authentic and bring their full selves to work. Despite that, only... RECOVERING THE IDEAL OF INCLUSION 1% <5% 0 of Fortune 500 CEOs are black of Fortune 500 CEOs are women Fortune 1000 CEOs are openly gay HOWEVER... NEARLY ONE out of EVERY TWO RESPONDENTS COVERS AT LEAST ONE IDENTITY 49% Covering is a strategy through which individuals manage or downplay their differences.* Covering can prevent an individual from bringing their authentic selves to work and hinder an organization from creating a true culture of inclusion. *Uncovering Talent, a whitepaper co-authored by NYU School of Law Professor Kenji Yoshino and Deloitte University Leadership Center for Inclusion Managing Principal Christie Smith, Deloitte LLP. INDIVIDUALS CAN COVER AN IDENTITY ALONG FOUR DIMENSIONS APPEARANCE 26% Individuals may alter their self-presentation (e.g., grooming, attire, mannerisms, speech) to blend in with the mainstream. I have a form of MD that no one in my business world knows about. I am supposed to use a cane when I walk which I do not bring with me to work. When walking with someone in my organization, I just tell them I am a slow walker. of respondents engage in appearance-based covering “ ” ASSOCIATION 14% Individuals may avoid professional or personal contact with individuals belonging to their identity or group. The first network group formed was for women and I did not want to join a group that focused on women and their issues. I found the best thing to do was to fit in with the men and fit in with the group. of respondents engage in association-based covering “ ” ADVOCACY 26% Individuals may avoid showing public support for their identity or group. Embarrassed to admit, but I do not tell co-workers that actively mock ‘gay’ characteristics to stop because everyone else in the office thinks it is funny. of respondents engage in advocacy-based covering “ ” AFFILIATION 32% Individuals may alter their behavior to avoid engaging in conduct associated wtih their identity or group to avoid being stereotyped. I have put in extra hours and missed family events throughout my career in order to not be included in the ‘young people are lazy’ stereotype. of respondents engage in affiliation-based covering ” “ LGBT, BLACK, DISABLED, and MILLENIAL respondents report the highest incidences of covering their respective identities 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 67% 58% 55% 36% however No group is immune to covering, including straight, white men who have traditionally been left out of inclusion programs. LGBT BLACK DISABLED 45% of straight, white men report covering on at least one identityMILLENIAL 68% Personal Choice 46% Organizational Culture 40% Leadership Expectations LEADING DRIVERS of COVERING Personal choice, organizational culture & leadership expectations ARE THE however, of these respondents... Respondents who cover feel considerably more negative about their workplace and work experience than those who do not cover. COVERING has CONSEQUENCES FOR PEOPLE & ORGANIZATIONS NEGATIVE 32% POSITIVE 15% POSITIVE 42% NEGATIVE 18% 42% of respondents indicated that covering has led to more opportunities to succeed, indicating that covering may be rewarded in some parts of the organization. But, greater opportunities may come at the cost of one’s sense of self; 32% of respondents state that covering has negatively impacted their sense of self. Success Opportunities Sense of Self CONTACT US To discuss any of the ideas presented here, please contact the Deloitte US National Inclusion mailbox (USNATIONALINCLUSION@DELOITTE.COM) or Professor Yoshino (KENJI.YOSHINO@NYU.EDU) Implement a storytelling campaign to create understanding and connections between leadership & employees  Consider using Inclusion Labs to develop deep-dive strategies for impacted areas and at-risk cohorts  Develop strategies and leadership action plans to target organizational culture change and close the gap on inclusive values and living up to these values  Less committed to the organization (16% lower)78% vs. 94% Lower sense of belonging to the organization (14% lower)71% vs. 85% Less likely to perceive having opportunities to advance (15% lower)58% vs. 73% More likely to have seriously considered leaving the organization within the past 12 months (27% higher) 52% vs. 25% COVERING NON- COVERING UNCOVERING our VALUES of covering respondents agree that inclusion is an expressed core organizational value99% considerably fewer agree that the organization lives up to this expressed commitment to inclusion 70% to Create a COVER-FREE Workplace The majority of covering respondents agree (75%) that it would be beneficial to create a workplace where no one is expected to cover. Recommendations and next steps include: