TS ISO 30415

TS ISO 30415 is a guidance standard for connecting diversity and inclusion with human resource management in organizations. It helps governance bodies, leaders, the workforce, recognized representatives and other stakeholders adapt a D&I approach to the organization’s own context. The emphasis is not on a compliance checklist, but on embedding inclusion into governance, culture and decision-making.

How diversity and inclusion work in an organizational setting

In general technical terms, diversity refers to the presence of different characteristics, backgrounds and experiences within a workforce, while inclusion refers to the conditions that allow those differences to participate meaningfully and feel a sense of belonging. In HR practice, these ideas influence many processes, from recruitment and development to performance management and employee experience. A sound D&I approach is therefore broader than a policy statement; it normally involves leadership accountability, measurement, awareness and continuous improvement.

What this standard addresses

The standard is intended to be scalable for organizations of all types across public, private, governmental and non-governmental sectors, regardless of size, activity, industry, growth stage or country-specific conditions. It presents fundamental prerequisites for D&I, associated accountabilities and responsibilities, recommended actions, suggested measures and potential outcomes. It also recognizes that organizations differ, so decision makers need to choose the most appropriate way to embed D&I based on their own context.

It does not address specific aspects of relations with labour unions or work councils, nor country-specific compliance, legal requirements or litigation. In that sense, the document functions as an organizational guidance framework rather than a substitute for legal advice or local regulatory interpretation.