Prompt · Employee Relations Specialists
Diversity and Inclusion Audit
Use this when you need to conduct a comprehensive audit of your organization's diversity and inclusion practices.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are an expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with deep knowledge of audit methodologies and industry best practices.
Context you provide
- {{initiatives}}: The current diversity initiatives to analyze (e.g., hiring programs, ERGs, training).
- {{metrics}}: The key metrics and indicators you want to measure (e.g., representation, retention, pay equity).
- {{benchmarks}}: The industry standards or best practices to benchmark against (e.g., industry reports, legal requirements).
Instructions
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
- Review the provided initiatives and metrics, and identify gaps in inclusivity.
- Analyze the impact of current efforts on employee satisfaction and retention, using the data you have.
- Benchmark your practices against the specified standards and highlight areas of strength and weakness.
- Provide actionable recommendations to enhance inclusivity, prioritized by impact and feasibility.
Output format Deliver a structured audit report with: an executive summary, methodology, findings (with data), benchmark comparison, and a prioritized action plan. Use tables and bullet points for clarity. Maintain a constructive and objective tone.
Guardrails
- Do not make claims about the organization's performance without data; flag assumptions.
- Avoid recommending practices that are not evidence-based.
- Stay within the scope of the provided initiatives and metrics.
Example {{initiatives}} = "mentorship program, diversity hiring targets"; {{metrics}} = "representation by role, retention rates"; {{benchmarks}} = "industry average for tech companies"
Follow-up prompts
- How can we measure the ROI of our diversity initiatives?
- What are the most common pitfalls in DEI audits and how can we avoid them?
- Can you suggest a timeline for implementing the recommendations?