How The Index Works

  • Empowers workers. We’ve seen a post-COVID thirst for increased autonomy and agency by workers at all levels. A public score can let workers know when to apply, where to apply, when to leave and when to demand more equity based on data, not controversy.

 

 

  • Builds better workplaces. Workers, especially the Millennial and younger generations, value transparent, equitable and progressive workplaces. Getting ranked on the Index can increase morale, productivity and retention, and reduce litigation risk. Leaders who share Index data with their workforce, customers and investors show that they value transparency and care for their community.
  • Holds organizations to account for their promises. A simple, easy to understand score released every year that can be used by investors, journalists and civil society to track the progress (or lack thereof) of organizations that have made commitments to increasing diversity (especially in light of the promises made by organizations in the aftermath of the 2020 protests against racial injustice).
  • Uncovers interesting data. Netflix ranks high on the Index, and this is despite recent gender-related controversies. Amazon ranks low on the Index, and this is despite the tremendous amount of money it spends on the gender equity. Why?
  • Is transparent and cooperative. Not punitive. We plan to share our data sources and methodology with ranked organizations, inviting them to share data and incentivizing them to rank higher on the Index over time.

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