New Job and diversity

[Newbiiee]

So I'm due to start my new job next month and I have received my induction pack. On one of the presentations it's states it's core values and beliefs are to be ambitious, brave and compassionate.

One of my interview questions were "we are looking into adding diversity as one of our values, what does diversity mean to you?"

My answer was along the lines of inclusivity, different races,gender,ethnic background etc....
now looking at the induction pack and it shows pictures of the board of directors there are more females than males which is a good thing to see women in senior management position. However, it did lack ethnic diversity. There was one female of an Asian background the rest were Caucasian.

Now to me this does not shoe diversity when viewing from an ethnic view point.

My question is your work place ethnically diverse?
Do you think they are aware of the lack of diversity?
How can I/you best support your work place to become more ethnically diverse?

Well ... unless you’re a partner in the firm you’re not going to have much influence on employment policies.

I have plenty of ideas for other processes and projects - but I’d want paying before I divulged them.

I disagree with PP stating that only management can effect change.

Often, having great role models from a specific minority makes a business more attractive to others of the same background.

@Edmontine

Well ... unless you’re a partner in the firm you’re not going to have much influence on employment policies.

I have plenty of ideas for other processes and projects - but I’d want paying before I divulged them.

Fair enough.

I just find it funny/hypocritical that the company highlights diversity during the interview process but then actually lacks diversity

@Cheshirewife

I disagree with PP stating that only management can effect change.

Often, having great role models from a specific minority makes a business more attractive to others of the same background.

I agree.

I do believe that everyone has a voice and I do believe everyone can make a difference. But the challenge is where to start.

I didn’t say that only management can effect change. I was very specific.

Sounds like they are aware of the need to change. It’s on the table- maybe why they have recruited you?
Be the change you want to see in the world…..