Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Resources

person typing on a laptopThe Capital Region Chamber is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce in our region. For quite some time, both a fairness and business case have been made for advancing DEI, proving that businesses and communities that are more diverse and inclusive are typically more innovative, have better employee engagement and experience a competitive advantage in the marketplace. By 2050, the U.S. stands to gain $8 trillion in GDP by closing the nation’s racial equity gap. Lessening and eliminating disparities for others benefits everyone (W.K. Kellogg Foundation).

We have curated the resources on this page to help in your diversity, equity and inclusion journey.  Whether your business or organization is just starting or you are at more advanced stager of work, we encourage you to explore the resources and tools below.

 

Resources, Reports and Tools to Assist your DEI Work

Capital Region Chamber DEI Toolkit

Get the 2025 Capital Region Chamber Multicultural Holiday Calendar

Download the Capital Region Chamber DEI Consultant Directory

 

From Making the Business Case, to Emerging Top Trends

McKinsey & Company on Diversity and Inclusion

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Report

Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter

10 Actionable DEI Steps for 2025

13 Top DEIB Trends for 2025

CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion

 

DEI Terminology and Glossary

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Glossary

Inclusive Language Guidelines

Inclusive Language Handbook

 

DEI Statements, Frameworks and Assessment Tools

Sample Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

25+ Examples of Helpful Diversity Statements

It’s Past Time to Get Strategic About DEI

How to Conduct a DEI Audit

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Essential Facts

Essential Guide to DEI – A Perspective and Roadmap for Success

Equity in the Center – Building a Race Equity Culture & associated PDF Awake to Woke to Work

 

DEI Best Practices and other Important Considerations

Data-Driven DEI

The Power of Data

9 Metrics to Help You Understand DEI

Tips for Creating a More Inclusive Job Description

Five Essential Leadership Competencies of an Effective D&I Practitioner 

Embracing Racial Equity: 7 Steps to Advance and Embed Race Equity and Inclusion Within Your Organization

From Commitments to Action: How CEOs Can Advance Racial Equity in their Regional Economies

Untapped Talent Inclusion Guide

Empathy Is The Most Important Leadership Skill According To Research

 

Other Resources

Capital Region Employment Alliance Business Resource Event Resources

CapNY Diversity & Inclusion Resources

518Blacklist.com 

Dr. Wycoff Resource Library – Racism, Bias, Prejudice, Trauma

65 Resources for Racial and Health Equity

Colors to Success: How to Incorporate DEI Into Your Workforce (1 hour video/webinar)