In recent years, it has become more vital than ever for companies to adjust their policies and practices to match corporate social responsibility requirements like equal employment opportunity (EEO) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) policies. Companies understand the need to ensure their company values and beliefs align with the ever-changing landscape around these practices. This covers the entire Employer Brand including how your company is positioned in your employment policies and how you are repented on your career page and in job postings. Although most companies are not legally required to include a statement regarding these policies in a job posting, doing so shows dedication to fair hiring practices, equal opportunity, and a focus in creating an inclusive workplace. You may be wondering how to craft the right language, you don’t need a law degree but it is something you want to get right! Read on to learn more about how to write an effective, authentic, and compliant EEO and DE&I statement.
How to Write an EEO & DE&I Statement
For your first sentence, you want to include the company’s name and create a beginning statement of how your company will uphold the requirements of the EEO and DE&I policies. Then, list the scope of what the policies protect, being clear on what is required and what should be included for your state. Finally, for your concluding sentence, you want to create a strong statement using the correct language about how your company will advocate and endorse these policies.
EEO & DE&I Statement Template
Below is a template with examples that include a list of the specific language needed in your statement:
[Company Name] provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to…
Race- Color
- Sex
- National origin
- Religion
- Age
- Equal Pay
- Disability
- Genetic Information
- Service in the military
- Recruitment
- Employment
- Promotion
- Transfer
- Training
- Working conditions
- Wages and salary administration
- Employee benefits and application of policies
[Company Name] strongly believes in upholding and following the requirements listed above and within the EEO and DE&I policies.
Completed Examples
Here are a few examples of what all that can look like put together:
Example One:
[Company Name] provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Example Two:
Example Three:
[Company Name] believes in the EEO Policy Statement that is designed to safeguard federal employees and job applicants from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, [Company Name] believes in providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
*Policy requirements are always changing. You can obtain the latest EEO requirements by clicking here and the latest DE&I requirements by clicking here.
Moving Forward
By concluding your job description with a statement outlining your EEO and DE&I policies, you show your support and dedication to your people – a top priority among today’s workforce. Subscribe to our blog for more tips and best practices on finding and keeping top talent!
