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Voluntary Standards: On What Exactly?

Where should we as diversity and inclusion (D & I) professionals place our focus with voluntary standards? This essential question must first be answered before an agenda can be formulated and implemented. From our experience working in multiple organizations, spanning 50+ years, representing a mix of both industrial organizational psychology backgrounds and D & I consulting experiences, we agree with Hays-Thomas and Bendick (2013) that there is indeed a strong need for standards in the area of D & I. However, what is included in the standards is as important as how the standards are created. Before we dive into what should be included, we would like to reset the tone of the conversation to be more inviting to our D & I partners.