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What are the best ways to navigate socio-economic differences in the workplace?

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Socio-economic differences can affect how people communicate, collaborate, and relate to each other in the workplace. If you want to foster a more inclusive and respectful culture, you need to be aware of these differences and how to navigate them effectively. Here are some tips to help you improve your internal communications skills and bridge the socio-economic gaps in your team.

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1 Acknowledge the diversity

The first step to navigate socio-economic differences is to acknowledge that they exist and that they matter. Don't assume that everyone has the same background, experiences, values, or needs. Recognize that people may have different perspectives, preferences, and expectations based on their socio-economic status. For example, someone who grew up in poverty may have a different attitude toward money, risk, or authority than someone who grew up in affluence. Be curious and open-minded about the diversity in your team and appreciate the strengths and challenges that each person brings.

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Hashim Din

Head of HR for OD, Wellbeing and Inclusion. MCIPD. All posts and content reflect my own views, unless stated otherwise.
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It's a little bit more complex than acknowledging socio-economic privilege. For example in some Asian communities, this intersects or is determined by the class system, and arguably for everyone, socio-economic status is a cross-cutting and intersectional factor. For example, being Black and from a deprived community further impunes economic opportunities and results in much work outcomes in the justice system than other ethnic or gender groups. Being curious about diversity isn't enough, you need to welcome it. There may be tension or misunderstandings initially, but welcoming diversity means learning to embrace those differences and being open to what that brings to your team. Even within the same grouping, people have differing needs.

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Lisa Nichols

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It starts with identifying your own cultural values, experiences, and expectations and understanding how they affect your experience.

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2 Avoid stereotypes and judgments

The second step to navigate socio-economic differences is to avoid stereotypes and judgments based on your own or others' socio-economic status. Stereotypes are generalizations that oversimplify and ignore the individuality and complexity of people. Judgments are evaluations that imply superiority or inferiority based on your own or others' socio-economic status. For example, you may stereotype someone as lazy, entitled, or greedy based on their income level, or you may judge someone as uneducated, uncultured, or unsophisticated based on their education level. These stereotypes and judgments can create bias, resentment, and conflict in your team. Instead of stereotyping and judging, try to understand and empathize with the person's situation, motivations, and goals.

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Hashim Din

Head of HR for OD, Wellbeing and Inclusion. MCIPD. All posts and content reflect my own views, unless stated otherwise.
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If you want to move past Equality and Diversity and towards Equity & Inclusion, then you need to challenge stereotypes. They are by default and creation, lazy groupings that exist because they appeal to the human Pysche - the need for categories for everything and the need to establish hierarchy. Neither of these thingd are helpful. When you look at evidence etc, stereotypes do not apply universally and they do not hold up to scrutiny. Therefore one must challenge stereotypes, challenging the very tropes and what purpose they serve.

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Lisa Nichols

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One shift I've found helpful is to approach each person with curiosity, instead of judgement. When I ask questions to deepen my understanding, I'm seeking to learn from someone else's experience and perspective. Curiosity creates an opportunity for my biases and stereotypes to be challenged; instead of judging, I'm open to expanding my perspective.

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3 Communicate with respect and sensitivity

The third step to navigate socio-economic differences is to communicate with respect and sensitivity. Respect means treating people with dignity and courtesy, regardless of their socio-economic status. Sensitivity means being aware of and adjusting to the different communication styles, norms, and expectations that people may have based on their socio-economic status. For example, you may need to adapt your language, tone, or format to suit the person's level of literacy, formality, or familiarity. You may also need to consider the person's access to technology, information, or resources when communicating with them. Communicate with respect and sensitivity to build trust and rapport with your team members.

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Hashim Din

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More than this, it's communicating with humility- understand your audience, their motivations, their understanding and their desires.

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4 Encourage dialogue and feedback

The fourth step to navigate socio-economic differences is to encourage dialogue and feedback. Dialogue means having open and honest conversations with your team members about their socio-economic differences and how they affect their work and relationships. Feedback means giving and receiving constructive and supportive comments on your performance and behavior. For example, you may initiate a dialogue with your team members about their preferences, challenges, or suggestions regarding the work environment, policies, or procedures. You may also ask for feedback on how you can improve your communication or collaboration with them. Encourage dialogue and feedback to create a culture of learning and improvement in your team.

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Lisa Nichols

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Receiving feedback is hard, because it may require us to consider where we've been wrong. Being open to growth is essential if we want to have real conversations with team members and create a psychologically safe environment.

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5 Support inclusion and equity

The fifth step to navigate socio-economic differences is to support inclusion and equity. Inclusion means ensuring that everyone feels valued, respected, and involved in the team. Equity means ensuring that everyone has fair and equal access to opportunities, resources, and benefits in the team. For example, you may support inclusion by inviting and listening to everyone's opinions, ideas, and concerns. You may support equity by providing and advocating for training, mentoring, or recognition for your team members. Support inclusion and equity to foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in your team.

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6 Celebrate the diversity

The sixth and final step to navigate socio-economic differences is to celebrate the diversity. Celebrating the diversity means acknowledging and appreciating the unique and positive contributions that each person makes to the team based on their socio-economic status. For example, you may celebrate the diversity by highlighting and rewarding the skills, talents, or insights that each person brings. You may also celebrate the diversity by organizing and participating in social or cultural activities that showcase and honor the different backgrounds, experiences, or values of your team members. Celebrate the diversity to enhance the morale and cohesion of your team.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Acknowledge the diversity

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5 Support inclusion and equity

6 Celebrate the diversity

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5 Support inclusion and equity

6 Celebrate the diversity

7 Here’s what else to consider

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