An Innovative Approach to Understanding Employers' Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

ABSTRACT

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a piece of landmark legislation prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, is supposed to provide protection to members of vulnerable populations. In 2017, the Nevada Legislature passed Assembly Bill 423, a bipartisan bill and first of its kind piece of legislation, establishing a pilot program for the administration of a survey meant to capture data on gender equality in the workplace. Doing so will require pushing for bigger gains in representation of women, recognizing and rewarding women's contributions as people-focused leaders and champions of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and doing the deep cultural work necessary to create a workplace where all employees, feel like they belong. Implementing the tools to assist those with diverse backgrounds to gain entry to the workforce, retain employment and succeed will help reduce the need for social services and unemployment benefits from the state and federal governments, provide housing and food security for families, and provide the diversity needed to rebuild a stronger economy (Fuller et al., 2020).