Retention Resources
Learning Session
Equity in Retention
This learning session for RMAPI Employer and Workforce Preparation Organization Pledge signers included a panel of pledge signers and breakouts featuring local resources that can help address common barriers to retention.
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Slides from the presentation can be found here.
Notes from the breakout sessions can be found here.
Contact information for breakout sources can be found here.
Breakout Resources
Child Care
Child Care Council Referral Brochure
Strengthening Working Families Initiative
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Financial Planning and Literacy
Monroe County workforce programs
Monroe County economic development resource on upskilling and professional development
RochesterWorks! training grant
RochesterWorks! grant offerings
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Navigating Services
Employer Resource Network -- one pager
Employer Resource Network -- presentation
Employer Resource Network -- video
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Transportation
Commute with Enterprise Overview
Commute with Enterprise HR Case Study
Commute with Enterprise Presentation
RTS Train the Trainer (included in materials)
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Readings on Bias
Equity in the Center works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems within the social sector to increase racial equity. We envision a future where nonprofit and philanthropic organizations advance race equity internally while centering it in their work externally.
The impact of a philanthropic organization on communities, expressed as the extent to which the foundation engages in equitable practices via the domains of organizational culture, grantmaking, investments, leadership & governance, operations, communications, and evaluation & learning.
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App to disrupt unconscious bias and create inclusive workplaces where talent can thrive
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PWC Unconscious Bias Videos & Discussion Guide
Unconscious bias videos and discussion guides
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Covey Unconscious Bias training
Unconscious bias e-learning
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Unconscious bias e-learning
Groups That Offer Resources & Support
The Council of Agency Executives is a membership association for leaders of nonprofit organizations the Greater Rochester area of Upstate New York. We provide many member benefits, including networking opportunities, education, information, inspiration and support to the nonprofit executive who strives to lead with excellence.
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Society of Human Resource Management
HR resources, including Equity & Inclusion
Local DEI-Consultants/Facilitators
Best Innovations Consulting, Talethea Best
Elizabeth Nicholas, Black Amethyst:
Engaging Diversity and Inclusion
Maisha Enaharo
Templates & Tools
Aspen Institute on employers and job quality
Engaging Businesses on Job Quality
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A Toolkit to Engage Employers and Opportunity Youth on the Future of Work
Advancing Frontline Employees of Color
Advancing Frontline Employees of Color, written in partnership with PolicyLink, identifies 23 evidence-based practices for advancing racial equity and fostering working environments where all people feel valued and can thrive.
Racial Equity Impact Assessment
A Racial Equity Impact Assessment (REIA) is a systematic examination of how different racial and ethnic groups will likely be affected by a proposed action or decision; Used by Planned Parenthood of Western New York.
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Racial Equity Impact analysis tool
Used by Planned Parenthood of Western New York: The Racial Equity Impact Analysis (REIA) helps you both raise the overall bar and close the racial gaps that exist on any given indicator by devising or revising approaches so that they speak specifically to how different groups experience an issue.
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Measuring Diversity and Inclusion Scorecard Best Practices
Best practices on scorecards/ dashboards, metrics for senior leadership related to diversity and inclusion
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Structural Racism Staff Survey
Survey to staff to get employee insight on structural racism within the organization; Developed by United Way of Greater Rochester
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30 Day Check in Survey Template
Survey to assess staff satisfaction 30 days after hiring. Used and developed by Lifetime Assistance for retention and to mitigate employee barriers to success
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90 Day Check in Survey Template
Survey to assess staff satisfaction 90 days after hiring. Used and developed by Lifetime Assistance for retention and to mitigate employee barriers to success
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6 Month Check in Survey Template
Survey to assess staff satisfaction 6 ,months after hiring. Used and developed by Lifetime Assistance for retention and to mitigate employee barriers to success