Reporting Period: 7th September
Prepared by: Dylan Smith
1. Overview
EDM House Network is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This report provides an overview of staff composition across key diversity dimensions, helping guide organizational policies, recruitment, and development initiatives.
2. Total Staff
| Department |
Total Employees |
% of Total Staff |
Notes |
| Editorial & Content |
6 |
60% |
|
| Marketing & PR |
3 |
30% |
|
| Technical / Web |
1 |
10% |
|
| Administration |
1 |
10% |
|
| Total |
|
100% |
|
3. Diversity Metrics
3.1 Gender Identity
| Gender |
Count |
% of Total Staff |
| Female |
3 |
30% |
| Male |
7 |
70% |
| Non-binary / Other |
0 |
0% |
| Prefer not to say |
0 |
0% |
3.2 Ethnic / Racial Background
| Category |
Count |
% of Total Staff |
| White |
7 |
70% |
| Black / African American |
1 |
10% |
| Asian / Pacific Islander |
1 |
10% |
| Hispanic / Latinx |
0 |
0% |
| Middle Eastern |
1 |
10% |
| Other / Mixed |
0 |
0% |
| Prefer not to say |
0 |
0% |
3.3 Age Distribution
| Age Range |
Count |
% of Total Staff |
| 18–24 |
6 |
60% |
| 25–34 |
3 |
40% |
| 35–44 |
0 |
0% |
| 45–54 |
1 |
10% |
| 55+ |
0 |
0% |
3.4 Disability / Accessibility
| Category |
Count |
% of Total Staff |
| Employees with Disability |
1 |
10% |
| Employees without Disability |
9 |
90% |
| Prefer not to say |
0 |
0% |
3.5 LGBTQ+ Representation
| Category |
Count |
% of Total Staff |
| LGBTQ+ |
1 |
10% |
| Non-LGBTQ+ |
9 |
90% |
| Prefer not to say |
0 |
0% |
4. Recruitment & Retention Insights
- Hiring initiatives focused on diverse talent pipelines.
- Retention rates broken down by diversity metrics.
- Challenges and opportunities for improvement.
5. Goals & Action Plan
- Increase representation in underrepresented departments by 200% over next year.
- Implement mentorship programs to support career growth for minority staff.
- Enhance inclusive hiring practices, including blind CV screening and diverse interview panels.
- Conduct quarterly training on unconscious bias, inclusivity, and cultural awareness.
6. Summary & Next Steps
EDM House Network remains committed to measuring and improving diversity across all levels of the organization. This report will serve as a baseline for future staffing decisions, policy updates, and ongoing initiatives to create an equitable workplace.
