Hundreds of companies worldwide have taken our ParityPLEDGE for Women and our ParityPLEDGE for People of Color—a public commitment to interview at least one qualified woman and/or person of color for every open VP, C-Suite, and Board position. That's it. No deadlines. No hiring quotas. Yet the results are transformational.
Why does it work? Women and people of color tend to be significantly underrepresented on most candidate slates, due to unconscious bias, sourcing in the wrong places, and other factors that are wholly unrelated to talent, desire, and expertise. And if they're not in the running, they can't win. But when companies become intentional and proactive about diversifying their interview pools, they frequently find that the "best person for the job" is in fact one of those previously unexplored candidates!
For Results. Being intentional immediately changes behavior, and that changes outcomes. Taking the ParityPLEDGE takes just a few minutes, but it will dramatically accelerate your progress toward a more diverse (and, in turn, more effective) leadership team and organization.
For Employees. Taking and adhering to the ParityPLEDGE shows current and prospective employees that you are genuinely committed to diversity.
For Your Brand. Publicly showcasing your commitment sends a signal to customers and suppliers about your corporate values.
For Others. Taking the ParityPLEDGE sets a powerful example for other organizations to follow.
Taking the ParityPLEDGE is free and requires just a minute or two of your time.
You’ll be asked to complete a very brief form and to indicate which pledge or pledges you are taking.
Once you submit the form, you’ll receive an email with a link to submit your logo for our website, plus a variety of useful resources to help you share the news with your employees, suppliers, and the world.
From that point on, we simply ask that you hold yourself accountable, by doing your best to interview at least one woman and/or one person of color for every leadership role that becomes available.
We think you’ll find, as most organizations do, that when you interview a more diverse range of candidates, you end up hiring a more diverse range as well.
By signing the Individual ParityPledge®, you are telling businesses that you stand for equal representation at the highest levels of business, and they should too. That's a powerful message! Thank you for supporting the advancement of diversity in the workplace and making a difference.
Thank you for joining the movement!
By signing the Corporate ParityPledge®, you are telling businesses that you stand for equal representation at the highest levels of business, and they should too. That's a powerful message! Thank you for supporting the advancement of diversity in the workplace and making a difference.
Now check your email. A corporate communications kit is on its way to help you let everyone know about your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We'll also give your company a quick shout out for joining Parity.org and amplify your messages when you post. Any questions? Contact us at info@parity.org.
These companies took the ParityPLEDGE.
ParityPLEDGE for Women
ParityPLEDGE for People of Color
Parity.Org® launched with a mission to create equal representation at the top with the ParityPLEDGE for Women and, in 2020, added a ParityPLEDGE for People of Color.
(Individual Allies are those who have taken the ParityPLEDGE, not on behalf of a specific company, but to express their own personal commitment to supporting the advancement of women and people of color in organizational leadership.)
