People Management – Diversity

People Management – Diversity Parametrization

Purpose

The Diversity section in People Management enables organizations to configure and maintain data categories related to diversity and inclusion.
This ensures that employee demographic, cultural, and identity information is managed respectfully, securely, and consistently — supporting compliance, analytics, and diversity initiatives.

Access Path

Control Center → People Management → Diversity

Configuration Overview

Area	Description	Purpose
Ethnicity Types	Defines ethnic group classifications recognized by the organization.	Supports diversity reporting and inclusion policies.
Religion Types	Lists religious affiliations or belief systems.	Used for compliance and accommodation tracking.
Sexual Orientation Types	Defines categories of sexual orientation.	Promotes inclusion and diversity representation.
Political Ideology Types	Enables classification of political beliefs when relevant.	Optional use — typically for sociological or diversity analytics.
Gender Types	Lists gender identities employees may self-identify with.	Supports gender diversity and equality initiatives.
Disability Types	Defines categories of disabilities and accessibility needs.	Enables compliance with accessibility standards and inclusion programs.

Ethnicity Types

Defines and manages ethnic group classifications for demographic data reporting and diversity initiatives.

Example Entries

Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino

Field Description

Field	Description
Name	Name of the ethnicity classification.

💡 Tip: Use classifications aligned with international diversity standards (e.g., UN, EEOC, or local labor legislation).

Religion Types

Defines religious affiliations or belief systems to support employee self-identification and workplace inclusion.

Example Entries

Christians
Buddhists
Hindus

Field Description

Field	Description
Name	Name of the religion or belief group.

💡 Tip: Keep this list neutral and inclusive; avoid hierarchical or cultural bias in terminology.

Sexual Orientation Types

Defines sexual orientation categories to support the recognition of diverse identities in the workplace.

Example Entries

Heterosexual / Straight
Lesbian
Bisexual

Field Description

Field	Description
Name	Sexual orientation type.

💡 Tip: Use modern and inclusive terminology that aligns with organizational DEI policy and local legal frameworks.

Political Ideology Types

Defines political belief systems or ideologies, useful for research-driven organizations or sociopolitical diversity programs.

Example Entries

Democracy
Communism
Liberalism

Field Description

Field	Description
Name	Name of the political ideology.

💡 Tip: This section is optional — enable only if your organization requires this data type for compliance or analytics.

Gender Types

Defines gender identity categories, allowing employees to self-identify in ways that respect gender diversity and inclusion.

Example Entries

Female
Male
Agender

Field Description

Field	Description
Name	Gender identity type.

💡 Tip: Support inclusive HR practices by allowing multiple gender identity options, beyond binary definitions.

Disability Types

Defines disability or accessibility classifications to support equitable workplace participation and accommodations.

Example Entries

Mental Health Conditions
Physical Disability
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Field Description

Field	Description
Name	Type of disability classification.

💡 Tip: Align terminology with international frameworks (e.g., WHO ICF or ADA) and protect sensitive data confidentiality.

Best Practices

Use standardized, inclusive terminology and update regularly with HR diversity experts.
Ensure data privacy and consent when collecting personal identity information.
Align parameters with local laws (e.g., GDPR, ADA, Equality Acts).
Review and harmonize lists annually to reflect evolving diversity language.
Enable fields only if relevant and appropriate to your organization’s context.

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