Impact Measurement Framework
Measure the Impact of Skills-Based Practices to Advance DEI Goals
Companies need a way to understand how their skills-based practices lead to greater diversity, equity and inclusion across their companies, especially for candidates and employees without four-year degrees, who have historically lacked access to economic opportunity and mobility. To address this issue, Grads of Life and the Business Roundtable co-led a working group of 12 companies that are a part of the Multiple Pathways Initiative. Over the course of a year, this cohort of thought leaders and stakeholders built a comprehensive framework.
Our Impact Measurement Framework fosters a holistic view of impact and offers specific metrics companies can begin tracking to evaluate the impact their skills-based practices have on their employees, their business, and society broadly. Built in collaboration with the Business Roundtable, we have also developed an Impact Measurement Playbook, which gives companies a starting point to implement the framework and evaluate the impact of their skills-based practices. Explore the playbook!
Impact Measurement Framework for Skills-Based Practices

Why should companies measure skills-based practices?
Only by monitoring progress and tracking outcomes for skills-based practices, can companies determine what practices are leading to the greatest impact. By consistently measuring efficacy, companies can continuously improve their strategy and make smarter investments.
Measuring impact gives companies quantifiable evidence that skills-based practices are strengthening business performance, making it an effective way to garner leadership support.
Numbers tells a story and measuring skills-based practices allows companies to tell the story of DEI impact in compelling ways to both external and internal stakeholders.
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This work has been supported by generous contributions from Walmart.org