Take DEI to the next level
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has the power to unlock lasting cultural change and business results— but you have to take it to the next level.
Let's have a look at the journey to next-level D, E and I. We'll explore the steps you can take as a mobility team to positively impact the mobile employee experience and help deliver real change to the cultural and business layers of your organization.
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DIVERSITY
EQUITY
INCLUSION
LET'S TALK DEI
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Global Mobility lives at the intersection of different cultures. We see the typical markers of diversity—and we move beyond them. Diversity isn’t only about being represented in the workforce. It’s also about being recognized and then fully understood for the unique perspective, skills and experiences you bring to your assignment and your organization.
The Diversity journey moves from
Representation
Recognition
Understanding
What Representation means for mobile employees
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The Diversity journey moves from Representation > Recognition > Understanding
What it means for mobile employees
What it means for my mobility team
What it means for my organization
NEXT: Explore Recognition
“I see people like me represented and participating in my organization’s mobility program.”
What Representation means for my mobility team
When traditionally marginalized groups think of who goes on assignment, are they represented in that demographic?
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Talent analysis
What Representation means for my organization
76% of job seekers consider workplace diversity an important factor when considering employment opportunities.*
*Glassdoor, 2021
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What Recognition means for my organization
Teams that are diverse make decisions faster, with fewer meetings, and make better business decisions 87% of the time.*
*Cloverpop, 2017
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What Recognition means for my mobility team
How might we increase representation of diverse groups in our communication? How might our communication increase representation of diverse groups within our program? How might we increase representation of diverse groups within our program from hire to retire?
Diverse employee career mapping Diverse employee career tracking
What Recognition means for mobile employees
“I feel validated by a mobility program that recognizes and embraces my unique perspective and circumstances.”
What Understanding means for my organization
Companies in the top quartile for ethnic/cultural diversity on executive teams are 33% more likely to have industry-leading profitability.*
*McKinsey, 2018
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What Understanding means for my mobility team
How are we identifying high-potential employees and future leaders?
Next-Level Action Plan Ongoing Roadmap Analysis and Reporting
What Understanding means for mobile employees
“I am understood and valued for the unique skills, talents and experiences I bring to the organization as a mobile employee.”
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NEXT: Explore Understanding
NEXT: Journey through EQUITY
Global Mobility isn’t simply about opening doors to new opportunities. It’s also about knowing what stands in people’s way—and proactively removing barriers and blockers. That means going beyond providing fair and equal access to enabling and empowering mobile employees to achieve greater success.
Equity
The Equity journey moves from
Access
Enablement
Empowerment
What Access means for mobile employees
The Equity journey moves from Access > Enablement > Empowerment
“I have access to the same mobile opportunities and benefits as everyone else.”
What Access means for my mobility team
Are employees aware of or notified of mobility opportunities?
Opportunity assessments/profiles Proactive communication Transparency in the selection process
What Access means for my organization
39% of employees rate respect and fairness as the most critical attribute of a strong company culture.
*Speakap, 2021
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What Enablement means for my organization
Treating all employees fairly raises employee motivation to work diligently for the firm.*
*Rupp, 2017
What Enablement means for my mobility team
Are relocating opportunities compatible with employees’ family dynamics? Are the benefits fair?
Equity Program Assessment Design opportunities for underrepresented populations Develop partnerships with HRBPs and business leaders to communicate opportunities Ensure all employees see themselves in your program Re-brand the Talent Mobility group
What Enablement means for mobile employees
“I feel enabled and well-equipped to pursue mobile opportunities.”
NEXT: Explore Empowerment
What Empowerment means for my organization
Employees in a “speak up” culture are 3.5x times as likely to contribute their full innovative potential.*
*HBR, 2013
3.5x
What Empowerment means for my mobility team
How is global mobility impacting diversity across leadership positions, promotions, hiring and retention?
Next-Level Action Plan Mentorship/leadership training Employee voice pulse checks Ongoing equity assessment, analysis and reporting
What Empowerment means for mobile employees
“I am empowered to embrace any mobility opportunity that comes my way.”
NEXT: Journey through INCLUSION
NEXT: Explore Enablement
Global Mobility is more than smooth transitions, soft landings and laying out the workplace welcome mat. It’s about equipping mobile employees to produce results quickly and confidently wherever they are. We push beyond belonging to better engage mobile employees so they can achieve peak performance in their roles and generate better results for their teams.
Inclusion
The Inclusion journey moves from
Belonging
Engagement
High Performance
What Belonging means for mobile employees
The Inclusion journey moves from Belonging > Engagement > High Performance
“I see mobility opportunities and experiences that are reflective of my circumstances.”
What Belonging means for my mobility team
Is my mobility program inclusive and attractive to our entire population?
Unconscious bias awareness Inclusive language recommendations
What Belonging means for my organization
Belonging is linked to a 56% increase in job performance, a 50% drop in turnover risk and a 75% reduction in sick days.
*HBR, 2019
What Engagement means for my organization
Millennials, who are rapidly becoming a majority sector of the workforce, are 83% more engaged when working in an inclusive culture.*
*Deloitte, 2015
What Engagement means for my mobility team
Are the benefits meeting the needs of my employees? How successful are my relocations/assignments?
Inclusion Program Assessment Listening circles
What Engagement means for mobile employees
“I feel like an engaged member of a cohesive team and can contribute confidently, wherever I am.”
NEXT: Explore High Performance
What High Performance means for my organization
Companies with consistent, inclusive workplace cultures outperformed the S&P 500 in average annual stock returns during the Great Recession (measured from 2006–2014).*
*GP2W, 2019
What High Performance means for my mobility team
Are you understanding what’s working for some and not for others? Have we looked at success vs. failure?
What High Performance means for mobile employees
“I am a valued member of a high-performing team, connected and motivated as a mobile employee to do my best work.”
NEXT: LET’S TALK DEI
NEXT: Explore Engagement
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We know that organizations are at very different stages of their DEI journey. That's why, at Graebel, we meet you where you are, acknowledging the commitment you’ve made to advancing DEI and helping you take it further.
Ready to take DEI to the next level?
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With our people-first approach and data-driven methodologies, we’ll help you inspire, implement and even lead DEI initiatives to empower a highly engaged workforce and drive bottom-line results.
