Diversity Management Qualifications Survey

About this survey

Diversity@Work, a division of Aegis Services Australia is currently working with Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) regarding the possibility of creating accredited business qualifications in the management of diversity in the workplace.

Diversity@Work has commissioned Acuto Consulting to seek feedback from employers, VET professionals and other stakeholders regarding the preparation and submission of a business case to IBSA.

Since 1995 Diveristy@Work has specialised in consulting with corporate Australia promoting the business benefits of diversity management especially with respect to productivity improvement and return on investment.

A recent survey of approximately 500 businesses, commissioned by Diversity@Work, has provided strong evidence that a "diversity conscious" organisation has significantly improved productivity, employee retention and operational performance than "diversity blind" organisations. A copy of the survey conducted by Melbourne business School and the University of south Australia, can be downloaded from (Acuto website link inserted here - subject to agreement from the university)

In addition, two significant legislative changes were introduced in 2012 making it imperative that employers are fully aware of their obligations and employee rights with respect to gender equality and anti-discrimination.

Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey which will greatly assist in the development of essential diversity management skills to achieve a sustainable workforce.

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* 1. Please provide the following information should we wish to contact you regarding your response (your name and contact details will remain strictly confidential).

Name: *

Company: *

City/Town: *

State/Province: *

ZIP/Postal Code: *

Country: *

Email Address: *

Phone Number:

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* 2. Do you consent to the release of the name, location and size of of your organisation to Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA)?

Yes

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* 3. What is your organisation type?

Employer (private sector)

Employer (public Sector)

Employer/Industry Association

Recruitment Services Provider

Community Services Provider

Group Training Organisation

Registered Training Organisation

Higher Education Institute

School (public or private)

VET consultant/professional

Federal Government Agency

State/Territory Government Agency

Other VET Stakeholder (please specify)

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* 4. How many equivalent full time (EFT) employees does your organisation employ?

0 - 20

21 - 50

51 - 100

101 - 200

201 - 500

more than 500

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* 5. Does your organisation currently employ members of any of the following diversity groups?

Mature age workers (45+)

Generational Diversity (Baby boomer, Gen x, Gen Y etc)

Diverse cultural and/or language background

People with disability

Indigenous

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and/or intersex (GLBTI)

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Does your organisation have a person with reponsibility for diveristy and/or employee social inclusion?

Yes

If Yes, what is that person's postion in the organisation

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* 7. Does your organisation have a diversity management strategy?

Yes

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* 8. Is the creation of accredited qualifications in diversity management desirable or necessary?

	unnecessary	limited desirability	undecided	desirable	necessary
Certificate III level	Certificate III level unnecessary	Certificate III level limited desirability	Certificate III level undecided	Certificate III level desirable	Certificate III level necessary
Certificate IV level	Certificate IV level unnecessary	Certificate IV level limited desirability	Certificate IV level undecided	Certificate IV level desirable	Certificate IV level necessary
Diploma level	Diploma level unnecessary	Diploma level limited desirability	Diploma level undecided	Diploma level desirable	Diploma level necessary
Advanced Diploma level	Advanced Diploma level unnecessary	Advanced Diploma level limited desirability	Advanced Diploma level undecided	Advanced Diploma level desirable	Advanced Diploma level necessary

what is your reason for your response?

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* 9. Please indicate the subjects/units which would be applicable to a diversity management qualification.

Leadership and diversity

Workforce planning for employee social inclusion

Developing a diversity inclusion strategy

Learning and development strategies for a diverse workplace

Creating/maintaining a workplace culture for diversity

Digital literacy enabling flexible workplace practices

Measuring and evaluating diversity outcomes

Maximising team capacity and capability in a diverse workplace

Australian legislation and corporate complaince requirements

Human rights and employer workplace responsibilities

Workplace policies and procedures for diversity management

Understanding and addressing bias

Awareness and analysis of workplace and demographic data for each of the diveristy groups

Awareness and management of workplace social inclusion issues for each of the diversity groups

Additional unit(s) (please specify)

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* 10. Do you have any general comments regarding the business need for the development of diversity management skills in Australia?

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* 11. Would your organisation consider collaborating with Acuto and Diversity@Work to develop workforce management strategies for diversity groups?

Yes, I would be interested in collaborating

I am undecided but I would like to discuss the concept in more detail

No, thank you