Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a hot topic in the workplace. Many businesses are starting to understand the benefits of a more diverse and equitable workforce, and when launched and managed well, DEI initiatives helpengage employees and promote workplace happiness. But how do you en...
To become an inclusive leader, you can start by proactively fostering a culture of equality and inclusion in the workplace. Here are some of the traits you can adopt to foster an inclusive workplace: Authenticity: Inclusive leaders are able to put their egos aside, even when faced with diff...
Like with any change, embracing greater diversity and inclusion in the workplace may come with challenges along the way. It requires getting buy-in from throughout your organization—from leadership at the top all the way down to your junior employees. It also means placing a premium on...
Inclusion is the proactive and intentional steps employers and companies take to promote diversity in the workplace to make sure all points of view are represented and valued while also creating opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to engage and connect. Employers understand the importance...
Thankfully, it’s relatively easy to take steps to remedy these problems. If you’re ready to improve your workplace’s disability and inclusion efforts, here’s where to start. Embrace the Benefits It’s a mistake to assume that hiring people with disabilities (estimated to be as many as...
Actively promote and celebrate diversity within the workplace. Create opportunities to recognize and appreciate different cultures, traditions, and identities through events, discussions, or initiatives. Embrace cultural celebrations, heritage months, or diversity days to foster a sense of belonging and app...
How to promote inclusion in your workplaceWhen you know more about who your employees are, you can also start to find communities with common identities and values. Then, you can set up Employee Resource Groups, or ERGs. Employee Resource Groups are voluntary groups led by employees, and thei...
Everyone needs to feel welcome, safe and free to be themselves in the workplace. If you focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in your workplace, your business’s culture and bottom line will benefit. How do you create an inclusive work culture? Although many businesses are moving...
For example, they might schedule work events to celebrate different cultures or implement cultural competence training. That said, you can’t practice diverse hiring and then neglect workplace inclusion. People who feel alienated, misunderstood, and otherwise “passed over” in daily work will not ...
Why it’s important to promote respect in the workplace Respect is the foundation of a healthy and thriving organizational culture, where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Unfortunately, recent statistics highlight the need to foster respect in...