Work Item
ASTM WK91418
New Guide for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Needs Assessment
1. Scope
1.1 In this guide, the key components and best practices for conducting a comprehensive needs assessment focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) will be defined.
1.2 Directed towards DEI professionals, it will be applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors seeking to improve their DEI performance.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of international Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Keywords
diversity, equity, and inclusion; DEI; needs assessment
Rationale
This guide will encompass:
2.1.1 Core Principles—Guiding principles for conducting a needs assessment with a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) lens ensuring equity, accessibility, and representation.
2.1.2 Data Collection Methods—Recommended methods for gathering data on the organization's current state of DEI, including disaggregated demographic information, employee/stakeholder surveys, focus groups, and document review.
2.1.3 Data Analysis and Interpretation—Strategies for analyzing and interpreting data to identify the actual DEI challenges faced by an organization.
2.1.4 Reporting and Recommendations—Best practices for reporting findings and crafting actionable recommendations to address identified DEI needs.
2.2 This guide will be excluded from defining specific DEI goals or action plans nor does it address the specific aspects of relations with labor unions or work councils or country-specific compliance, legal requirements, or litigation.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 06-27-2024
Technical Contact: Sara Taylor
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