Expand your initiatives to the next level Design a Company Action Plan Regularly update a company action plan with specific steps and milestones related to diversity and inclusion. The action plan can incorporate all areas of diversity and inclusion mentioned in Get creative and this guide. Share the plan and year over year progress with employees to keep them engaged in the journey. lead your industry with more complex Track Employee Diversity Metrics intitatives Make efforts to track employee diversity metrics at your company, as defined by your region and country. Beyond demographic data, start collecting information on recruitment, retention, or advancement by race and/or gender. If applicable, differentiate between technical and non- technical roles. See Salesforce data, including areas of progress and areas of opportunity here. Conduct Equal Pay Audits Perform equal pay audits (or pay gap analysis) with salary adjustment as needed to close the pay gap between genders and races. Start by determining the scope, then conduct an investigation to determine any adjustments and repeat annually if possible. Encourage Supplier Diversity Encourage supplier diversity by subcontracting with and supporting diverse owned businesses through purchasing practices. Seek certified diverse suppliers that bring innovation and go beyond compliance to positively impact local communities, ecosystems, and the environment. Join the UN Global Compact The UN Global Compact encourages business to implement sustainable policies and report on their implementation. Thousands Join thousands of other companies around the world and take steps to support UN goals. CHAPTER 4: EXPAND | 16