Diversity and Inclusion Newsletter
QWE Practice Guideline: 443 – Implement practices that encourage organizational inclusion
Target group: Any organization employing and/or supporting individuals with disabilities
Practice Description
A monthly newsletter covering a variety of diversity and inclusion topics to provide staff awareness and education
Resources Needed
Subject matter experts/trainers
- Staff with diversity and inclusion knowledge as well as marketing experience
Equipment
- Computers and associated software
Labor hours
- Staff time
Implementation Process
Process
- At the beginning of each year a calendar of topics is created and includes
- Theme topic
- Holidays, days of remembrance, and days of celebration
- Company activities to highlight
- Council member introductions
- A template for the newsletter was created and can be adjusted as needed
- The Communications Sub-Committee for the Diversity and Inclusion Council oversees developing and publishing the newsletter
- A request for content is sent out to the whole Diversity and Inclusion Council
- A list of topics to sign up for along with a submit date is included
- Once content is received and placed in the newsletter template, a draft is sent to the council for final approval
- The draft is then sent to the marketing department for approval and publishing
- The newsletter is published via an email to all staff
- All newsletters are archived on the councils internal website
Documentation
- SOPs
- Policies and procedures for newsletter content and formatting
- Training
- Ensure knowledge of using the template, picture use, accessibility requirements, and publishing
Outcomes/Results
- Individuals
- Increased feeling of belonging and inclusion
- Organization
- Increased staff engagement
NPA: SourceAmerica Location: Vienna, VA Date Submitted: 2022 Website: https://www.sourceamerica.org/