Kick off your own equality journey Join a Commitment to Equality Start by joining an existing commitment to workplace equality. The CEO Action Pledge is the Get started with largest Diversity and Inclusion pledge representing 1600+ CEOs across 85 industries. Many these simple but Salesforce partners (including Accenture, Docusign, IBM and more) have already joined the impactful actions pledge to support a more inclusive workplace. and policy changes Provide Employee Diversity Training Develop your own employee training materials on diversity and inclusion topics or leverage Trailhead. A well-designed training will empower underrepresented groups, enhance collaboration and improve interpersonal skills. Donate to Nonprofits Provide monetary donations to nonprofits or match your employees’ donations. The Pledge 1% global movement offers a flexible framework for companies to donate a mix of equity, time, product and profit. Companies in 100 different countries have used this methodology to reach their philanthropy goals. Offer Employee Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Turn your employees into citizen philanthropists with a VTO policy that gives them the opportunity to volunteer during work hours at the organizations of their choice. From beach or park cleanups to animal shelters, there are countless options that also serve as great team bonding. Participate in Local Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Identify the needs in your community and get connected to local initiatives. For example, Girls Who Code works towards closing the gender gap in entry-level tech jobs by targeting traditionally under-resourced schools and universities. CHAPTER 2: GET STARTED | 10