Friday, October 23, 2020

Inclusive Language in All Communications

All communications, whether internal or external, should use inclusive language to reflect the company’s commitment to providing a welcoming and equitable workplace. Tips for writing inclusively are:
Using a non-gender specific pronoun like you instead of he or she
Avoiding unnecessary jargon
Removing gender-coded words from job descriptions
Avoiding racist coding/programming terms like master, slave, blacklist and whitelist

“Understand how to communicate with diverse groups of people and ensure that communications, both internally and externally, represent the widest range of diversity possible,” stated Pound.
Connect with Local Organizations to Recruit Talent from Underrepresented Groups

When Pound networks with IT companies, she often hears that it is difficult to recruit for diversity because “they don’t get a diverse group of applicants.”

To recruit a wide-ranging pool of talent, “forge relationships with organizations supporting underrepresented and underserved people,” said Pound. Local organizations may include nonprofits, local colleges, networking groups and trade associations that serve underrepresented populations.


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