Training for all employees in diversity, equity and inclusion is one of the most important and effective ways of increasing empathy in the workplace. By challenging biases, trying to understand how people from all backgrounds might feel and think, and working to increase equality and representation...
Promoting inclusivity in the workplace is not a one-size-fits-all approach; it requires continuous effort and commitment from every level of the organization. By fostering a culture of respect, using gender-neutral language, diversifying the workplace, providing training, and establishing ERGs, busi...
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...
Prioritizing and embracing neurodiversity inclusion in the workplace isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s the smart thing to do as a business. Below, we share a few tips for building a more equitable, neurodiversity-inclusive world of work: Start an employee resource group. Employee ...
have considered before. Another way to build inclusion in the workplace is by asking leaders to model and normalize the act of sharing pronouns. Finally, it's worth considering creating formal, defined consequences for anyone who may purposefully and/or maliciously call someone by the wrong ...
We decided to look inward and ask several leaders at Walker Sands why they believe it is important to have diversity in the workplace. Here are just a few of the many reasons we value diversity at Walker Sands: More perspectives mean a better work product “We pride ourselves in producing...
are using to set themselves apart, as they recognise that there are benefits to be reaped from having diversity and inclusion in the workplace, as new hires with a broader range of skills and a fresher perspective are able to offer more to rejuvenate an organisation’s operations ...
s religious beliefs while celebrating holidays or learning to communicate in other languages, any forward-thinking business must consider inclusion as an important part of daily operations. In doing so, you’ll create a better work culture that attracts the best talent, while also impressing ...
There are very broad and general reasons why financial inclusion is important. Some of the key reasons include: Financial inclusion reduces poverty and inequality.Financial inclusion provides opportunities for marginalized and low-income individuals to access formal financial services, such as savings, cre...
Adiverse society and the inclusion of underrep-resented groups in everything we do should be important to each and every one of us. Embracing diversity and promoting inclusion are part of our social fabric. When we welcome everyone to the table, we are fulfilling our social responsibility. We...