Toolkit
DEI Checklist for Government Leadership
A step-by-step guide that helps government leaders make their workplaces more diverse and fair. This checklist shows how to hire people from different backgrounds, reduce bias in hiring, and create inclusive policies. It covers everything from setting up DEI officers to training staff and tracking progress. Perfect for government officials who want to build teams that represent all communities.
April 6, 2026
6Key Takeaways
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Key Takeaways
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Appoint a chief DEI officer to guide hiring decisions
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Use 50% diversity rule for all candidate pools
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Provide unconscious bias training to all staff
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Track hiring outcomes to identify and fix bias
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Set clear goals and metrics for diversity progress
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Create transparent processes for recruitment and promotion
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