Workplace cultural diversity tool - Overview
Understand the methodology behind the Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool, designed to help organisations and businesses build inclusive, respectful workplaces.
Summary
Based on international best practice, this tool is designed to support employers, managers and human resources personnel as they work to promote cultural diversity and challenge racism in the workplace.
About the tool
Originally launched in 2014, the Australia Human Rights Commission released an updated version of this tool in 2022. The content, form and function of the tool were updated with the aim of increasing usability and user engagement, and to provide organisations with current information and resources to engage with conversations on cultural diversity and anti-racism. The new tool was informed by research and consultations, and guided by the expertise of an Expert Advisory Group. See information about the Tool Expert Advisory Group.
The tool itself is designed to be completed by staff members with oversight and/or awareness of organisational planning, policies, recruitment and retention processes such as a senior manager, human resources manager or diversity officer. However, we recommend that these users create a multi-level team to support the completion of the tool, ensuring that diverse perspectives, in particular those of First Nations people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, are incorporated.
If you have any questions about the tool or would like to provide feedback, reach out to the campaign team here.
