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# DEI Assessment 2024 updates

## The DEI assessment has been updated as of September 2nd.

The changes, identified by our internal DEI working group and DEI Advisory Board, aim to improve the accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness of the assessment in measuring your organization's DEI progress. The updates include revisions to terminology, questions, scoring, and alignment with legislative changes. 

We encourage you to update your assessment in the upcoming month to ensure that your organization's data is included in our October benchmarking report for the new questions. This will provide you with valuable insights into how your organization compares to industry peers.

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| **Question** | **Change Type** | **Reason** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| What strategies does your company use to increase the number of applications from women and individuals from other underrepresented communities? = Gender neutral language in job **description** | Updated wording | US market call job advertisement, not job description |

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/slidesz/AGV_vUe_rlEYBmYT8lTH79zGi9sc8rJyZTnkeY4qjPM_PmMDXApNHdd4R4V6L7qfHeSvFywDDVL31rPHzjAePIMYUrpmXOg7sScB6P0HUTjYzzM-Bn4cHtGUn8P6pfBf54wjb6WZOoCeeOHtawhZb3bDjhq5SWoH4cCI=s2048?key=849xQrexCFjeBxYdlqscRg)

| **Question** | **Change Type** | **Reason** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| What percentage of these individuals **exiting** **your organisation** identified as women **in the last 12-months**? | Updated wording | Clarify question wording |
| What percentage of these individuals **exiting your organisation** identify as from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community **in last 12-months**? | Updated wording | Clarify question wording |

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/slidesz/AGV_vUc_WgEwjNKpIYd1C0eUzO676Sqn-2CAG1st5fx82QIKfMnj4L-9YWqLlcAy21f6978gsbCSUYnw6jxw-Nx8abFObqjDLhZX4LaSDYoTePkF9mwgIm1Zp3IjmAnU9XumRNV8Xgc476pynDt0Sog2Svdp-IEiwWU=s2048?key=849xQrexCFjeBxYdlqscRg)

| **Question** | **Change Type** | **Reason** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Does your company offer a compressed **(e.g. 38 hour week worked over 4 days instead of 5) working week?** | Updated wording | UK and US boards doesn't understand what a compressed work week is - added example |
| **What type of other paid time off (PTO) do you offer to all employees?** - **4 day work week (\<32hrs @ 100% salary)** - **4 day work week (\<32hrs @ 80% salary)** - **9 day fortnightly (e.g. 9/10 schedule @ 100% salary)** - **Half day Fridays (4.5 day week)** - **Summer Friday (summer 4 day week)** - **Other please specify** | New Question | Conditional question based on other forms of paid time off to display additional flexible options to community. |

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/slidesz/AGV_vUevD7MkbJDsfVLURwGR7Yi8HaIVuUy-0sHSGBu6xRdr1Wzhz96yPLZ3BMXXmGUH42ziv2THvgEIxR94Z4t71VBCYseNWyy1N-Av1fwRd7KFb_DgdRBbg_hBvvYSWaVkvXsyTTqNkV5k6LrdPVK00ZlXM-H_5EQw=s2048?key=849xQrexCFjeBxYdlqscRg)

| **Question** | **Change Type** | **Reason** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| What percentage of eligible individuals individuals took up primary carers in the last 12-months? entitlements (paid or unpaid) | Removed question | Replaced question with below question |
| **How many individuals took up primary carers Employer-Funded Paid Parental Leave (EFPPL) in the last 12-months?** | New question | Capture raw number |
| **Of those who took up primary carers Employer-Funded Paid Parental Leave (EFPPL) in the last 12-months, what percentage took up the full EFPPL periods.** | New question | Replaced above question as better measurement |
| What percentage of eligible individuals took up some or all of their secondary carers entitlements (paid or unpaid) in the last 12-months? | Removed question | Replaced question with the below |
| **How many individuals took up secondary carers Employer-Funded Paid Parental Leave (EFPPL) in the last 12-months? entitlements (paid or unpaid)** | New question | Capture raw number |
| **Of those who took up secondary carers Employer-Funded Paid Parental Leave (EFPPL) in the last 12-months, what percentage took up the full EFPPL periods.** | New question | Replaces above question as better measurement |
| Does your organization make contribution to employee super while individuals are on parental leave? **Does your organization offer any contribution to employee pension / superannuation / 401(k) plans?** | Updating wording and remove scoring from question | Clarify question wording and use to make conditional questions below |
| Does your organization make any contribution to employee pension / superannuation / 401(k) while individuals are on parental leave? - Yes, we maintain their standard contributions - Yes, we offer a reduced level of contributions - Yes, we make a bulk sum contribution - No, we don't make any contribution during this period | Remove question | Previous option where not clear to community on what exact super contributions where being paid on |
| Does your organization pay super on **employer-funded parental leave**? - Yes, we maintain their standard contributions - Yes, we make a bulk sum contribution on return from parental leave - No, we don't make any contribution during this period | New question | Clarify exactly what super is being paid during parental leave. Making it clear to community. |
| Does your organization pay super on **unpaid parental leave**? - Yes, we maintain their standard contributions - Yes, we make a bulk sum contribution on return from parental leave - No, we don't make any contribution during this period | New question | Clarify exactly what super is being paid during parental leave. Making it clear to community. |

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/slidesz/AGV_vUfkF87ZD1HB-PEpBXqGGRrxfCqnew5wuSY4CF5JjIzrLarYGBGh86-mb41bxMT_mNyXx0tY8R92_t4QVUcwT-aSDU1rt9u7Mrx8hbgDBM0EVhvvkF62uhZBOq5L5JIGTHXhrYlGX9vlybB8j4OG-73mLoBnnWGN=s2048?key=849xQrexCFjeBxYdlqscRg)

| **Question** | **Change Type** | **Reason** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Does your company have a **voluntary** employee-led group (e.g. Employee Resource Group (ERG), affinity groups, employee networks) in place to support and champion the voice of underrepresented racial or ethnic communities? | Updating wording | Clarifying that needs to be voluntary |
| **How do the leaders of your voluntary employee-led group recognised and/or compensated for their contributions.** - **Gift card or voucher reward** - **Extra cash compensation** - **Business as usual workload reduction or adjustment (KPI adjust) / Position description KPI adjusted for employee involved** - **Budget for external participation in ERG conferences** - **Access to management coaching,** - **Formal mentorship** - **Budget for upskilling** - **Financial compensation** - **Additional stock options** - **Recognised in a performance review** - **We don't have any recognise in place** - **Other** | New question | Important to understand how participation in ERG are recognised and compensated |
| Do you know your internal employee Net Promoter Score for your company as an employer of choice for women? | Remove question | NPS questions removed and additional questions on engagement score |
| What is your internal employee Net Promoter Score for your company as an employer of choice for women? | Remove question | NPS questions removed and additional questions on engagement score |
| **What is your participation rate for your employee engagement survey?** | New question | Replace NPS for women question. Participation rate is as important to engagement score |
| **What is your employee engagement survey score for your company?** | New question | Replace NPS for women question. As part of DEI Healthcheck. |
| **What is your participation rate for women for your employee engagement survey?** | New question | Not scored - aim to capture and track metric |
| **What is your employee engagement score for women?** | New question | Not scored - aim to capture and track metric |
| **What is your participation rate for men for your employee engagement survey?** | New question | Not scored - aim to capture and track metric |
| **What is your employee engagement score for men?** | New question | Not scored - aim to capture and track metric |
| **What is your participation rate for non-binary and gender diverse employee for your company engagement survey?** | New question | Not scored - aim to capture and track metric |
| **What is your employee engagement score for non-binary and gender diverse employees?** | New question | Not scored - aim to capture and track metric |

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| **Question** | **Change Type** | **Reason** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Does your company policy require that sexual harassment claims are formally reported to the Leadership team, Board and/or Governing body **in a way that allows data to be captured to prevent and respond to risks and incidents?** | Updated wording | Review of legislation and recommendation |
| Does your company have a specific policy and/or support offering for **indivdual/s** experiencing menopause? | Updated wording | More inclusion description |
| Does your company have a specific policy and/or support offering for individuals who are undergoing a gender transition **affirmation**? | Updated wording | Updated terminology |

**Important:** With the 2025 Equitable Workplace Awards fast approaching, it’s crucial to update your DEI assessment by December 31st. Our winners will be selected in early January, based on the most current DEI assessment data. This is a prime opportunity to showcase your commitment to equity and inclusion on a national stage. Don't miss out on the chance to be recognized for your efforts.

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