Ethical Considerations in DEI 2024: Recruitment & Retention of Diverse Talent

Overview

This course is intended to build on the foundation of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, in the accounting profession, and in the community, all while exploring the intersection of ethics and DEI in recruitment and retention of talent.

*This course has been approved by the Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA) to fulfill your 2024 ethics requirement. It was developed in 2023; however, the 2024 version includes an updated opening video segment from the VBOA and will qualify toward the 2024 ethics requirement.

Delivery Method: Group internet-based
CPE Credit: Ethics - behavioral
Program Level: Intermediate

Highlights

Overview of DEI: The importance, what each is, and ethical obligations - what it means and why it is important (including company buy-in)
Recruitment techniques: Organizational assessment surveys and recruitment channels
Retention techniques: Employee benefits, mentors, promotions, diversity of thought, training, employee resources groups, stay interviews, performance evaluations

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Licensed CPAs and accounting and finance professionals

Objectives

When you complete this course you will be able to:

Recall the importance of DEI and how it relates to the ethical decision-making models.
Recognize the recruitment techniques and various channels available for potential employees.
Gain an understanding of retention techniques.
Apply ethical DEI concepts to your employment practices.