Develop a DEI Statement
If your organization hasn’t yet developed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement, now is the time to do so. Similar to mission and vision statements, a DEI statement serves as a foundational principle that guides your company’s aspirations. Articulating your dedication to DEI not only defines your commitment but also steers your company’s efforts toward achieving success.
Diversity Dashboards
Diversity Dashboard and Scorecards: These tools help leaders track the impact of diversity initiatives, driving strategic cultural change. Diversity isn’t just a program, but a systemic organizational process requiring measurement for improvement and success. Sample Available: Diversity Dashboard and Scorecards
Employee Engagement Surveys: Engagement surveys provide insight into what matters to employees and the key drivers of engagement, offering a platform for open feedback. By measuring areas like employee satisfaction, leadership effectiveness, and work environment, companies can set clear goals for improvement.
Surveys available for customization:
Partner Organizations Co-founded with MassBio
Launched by MassBio, Bioversity is a new Massachusetts incorporated non-profit with pending 501c3 status. In January 2024, Bioversity officially opened a dedicated, 4,000-square-foot lab and classroom training center alongside its inaugural certificate training program, Biotech Career Foundations, open to those with a high school degree or a GED. Delivered in partnership with the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, this 8-week program runs in-person Monday through Thursday with additional time for homework or asynchronous learning.
Project Onramp
Promoting inclusivity in the life sciences, particularly for underrepresented communities, is a key strategy in combating racial disparities & income inequality. In 2019, MassBio partnered with Life Science Cares, Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, MassBioEd, & Bottom Line to launch Project Onramp – a program offering paid summer internships to underserved students in life sciences companies.
Life Science Cares
Life Science Cares is dedicated to eradicating poverty in Greater Boston, having established an impressive network of service organizations focused on combating poverty through initiatives in survival, education, and sustainability. As your organization considers dedicating time, energy, and resources to bolster our communities, address racial inequities, and nurture the upcoming workforce, we highly recommend collaborating with Life Science Cares and their exceptional partner organizations.
MassBioEd
MassBio’s sister organization, MassBioEd, is dedicated to cultivating a sustainable life sciences workforce in the region through educational programs. These initiatives aim to captivate and inspire teachers, propel and motivate students, and illuminate the path from classrooms to careers. MassBioEd plays a crucial role in shaping the future life sciences workforce and offers professional development opportunities for the current workforce. Support their mission today.
External Affinity Organizations
There are many great programs and organizations that support diversity and inclusion initiatives already in existence in Massachusetts and around the country. Below, check out a select group of external affinity organizations we believe are doing great things in the life sciences and beyond.