In recent years, organisations across many sectors have made huge strides in supporting LGBTQ employees and creating an inclusive workplace. However, a recentStonewall surveyof LGBTQ workers in the UK highlighted that there is still much progress to be made: the charity found that more than a t...
The average working adult spends roughly 35 to 40 hours a week in the workplace, adding up to over 2,000 hours per year. As such a substantial feature of our lives, it is crucial that people feel happy and safe within their workplace environment. Yetnew researchof 1,000 employees ...
5 ways to foster inclusive communication in the workplace By Tasha Ryals In Communication Even the most equitably designed processes and systems won’t be effective without consistent follow-through by the people using them. The first step is equipping process owners and decision-makers (e.g., ...
Read on to discover practical strategies that can help you create a more inclusive and connected workplace. What is a sense of belonging in the workplace? A sense of belonging in the workplace is a profound experience of connection, security, and community that encompasses a feeling of being...
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to how to improve teamwork in the workplace. Read on for our ideas to try out.
Assumptions are often problematic, and they can be hurtful to women in the workplace. Makhubela outlines a few examples. “At meetings, women will often be asked to take the coffee/lunch order, even when there’s a perfectly reasonable junior man to do the task. This speaks to the assum...
Gone are the days of businesses ruling by fear and treating staff mean to keep them keen. Millennials especially want work environments that are creative, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, joyful, diverse and thoughtful; and they want to work for companies that value teamwork, diversity, ethics...
While the workplace is generally moving in a more empathetic direction, negative environments still exist. Here's how to deal with toxicity in the workplace.
Jump to section What does taking ownership mean?The benefits of taking ownership at workWhat do teams need in order to take ownership?3 ways to foster an inclusive culture while taking ownershipEncourage taking ownership across your organization...
Would we be happier elsewhere? Unhappy employees lead to a high turnover rate, which incurs huge losses for your business. One of the most important lessons that leading companies like Cisco Systems have learnt, is that fostering a work environment which is fun, inclusive, and motivational ...