DEIA Toolkit
CalHR’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Toolkit provides useful tools and resources. They help and empower organizations in their DEIA efforts. CalHR will continue to develop the DEIA Toolkit. Join our list below. You’ll be the first to know when we add new tools and resources to it.​
Resources for professional development, team-building, networking, and continuous improvement.
Use the sample templates and guides to streamline processes, ensure consistency, and improve efficiency within your Department.
The virtual backgrounds raise awareness about the diversity of the Californians that we serve, including important cultural celebrations and historical events with great impact.
Departments can use these resources to promote workplace diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).
Explore specially selected media highlighting various heritage and awareness months to promote diversity, inclusion, education, and activism.
The Employee Recognition Toolkit provides employee recognition tools and resources. See the page for more info. You can also download more virtual backgrounds. ​​ ​
Need Assistance?
For help with EEO or DEIA issues, contact the EEO or DEIA Office at your organization.
Contact DEIToolkit@calhr.ca.gov with any questions or feedback on CalHR’s DEIA Toolkit.​
About DEIA
Our Goal
To provide leadership and education in regard to all dimensions of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within CA state service in order to achieve equitable work cultures.
The organization accomplishes its mission by:
1. Promoting collaboration between the various professions and organizations in State service
3. Delivering continuous information on best practices, tools, and resources to help improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Our Vision
Continuing CA’s legacy of leadership in civil rights with a workforce that reflects the richness of the State’s diversity to better serve the people of CA.
Our Purpose
A network of civil service professionals working together to achieve a diverse workforce, promote an inclusive work environment, and foster equitable outcomes for all State applicants and employees.​
Stay In Touch
The DEIA Toolkit sends monthly emails to update you on the latest virtual backgrounds and the newest resources we’ve published.
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The resources provided on this website are meant to educate the user on various DEIA-related topics; they are not to be interpreted as a directive from or policy of the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Always consult with your department’s leadership, human resource office, and/or in-house counsel before adopting any of the ideas expressed on this website. Many resources link to third-party websites that are not under the control of CalHR. CalHR is not responsible for the contents of any third-party sites, links in third-party sites, or any changes or updates to third-party sites.
