Beyond diversity: start embracing people and going the extra mile by ensuring inclusion

Inclusivity is like the fertile ground in which diversity can truly flourish. While having a diverse workforce is crucial, it's inclusion that unlocks the immense potential that comes with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Imagine a beautiful garden with a variety of seeds (diversity). If you just sprinkle them on the ground, some might sprout, but many won't take root or reach their full potential. Inclusivity is like nurturing that garden, providing the right conditions (policies, practices, culture) for all the seeds to thrive and bloom together.

Hence, inclusion is definitely the next step beyond simply diversifying employees. An environment where many different genders, races, nationalities, and identities are present but only the perspectives of certain groups are valued or carry influence, may be diverse, but it is not inclusive. Inclusion is not just a trend; it's becoming an essential practice for businesses that want to thrive in today's competitive landscape and now has its own KPIs. Hence diversity of employees alone, without inclusivity, will lead to long-term issues such as lower employee engagement and productivity, higher turnover rates, and a negative impact on the company’s culture and reputation. However, the implementation of inclusive practices would have a multitude of benefits on employees and the company as a whole. When employees feel like they belong and can be their authentic selves, they are more likely to be engaged and productive, to contribute their unique talents and perspectives, to be innovative and creative, and be loyal to the company.?

All of these benefits will have a positive impact on the company’s reputation and revenues in the short and long term. Top Employers Institute agrees with the aforementioned information by stating, in an article focused on diversity and inclusion, that “Diversity & Inclusion enables a Top Employers’ business success. When employees feel respected and connected, they create richer ideas and better approaches to problem-solving. This helps companies to attract and retain high-performing people.” Moreover, with the recession many countries in the MENA region are facing now, cutting costs isn’t the only solution. An article released by Great Place to Work mentioned that when employees trust their employer, they work harder, contribute more, and drive higher levels of innovation and productivity. This trust is the result of many factors and one of the most important ones is inclusion. In the article, they stated that “with the best organizations seeing their revenue grow 550% faster than less inclusive organizations, it’s expensive to leave workers behind.”?

So, how can businesses move beyond diversity to inclusion?

There are many proposed recommendations businesses can take to move forward, towards inclusion. The first is creating a culture of belonging which means fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued. The second is implementing fair and equitable policies and practices; these include equal pay and promotion opportunities, and a whistleblowing platform where people can voice their opinions anonymously and without retribution. The third is measuring and tracking progress on inclusion so you can make sure you’re on the right track. iVoiceUp, among other whistleblowing platforms, can enable you to implement said recommendations with minimal hassle.?

Are you wondering which prominent companies are already on this path??

IBM has a set goal of having 50% of its workforce be women by 2025 and Microsoft has launched a number of initiatives to promote inclusion in its hiring practices. Some of the companies in the MENA region which have already applied diversity and inclusion in their practices are Majid Al-Futtaim which was ranked highly on Forbes D&I list, PwC Middle East for its regional Diversity & Inclusion Council and various programs, and Nestle Middle East for Investing in training and development programs for women and other underrepresented groups.

Do you want to know more about how iVoiceUp can help your business increase inclusivity??

Well, iVoiceUp increases accessibility and comfort of employees by having multiple reporting channels which are the traditional text box option as well as the voice recording option for blue collars or employees who find it more comfortable and efficient to report the issue verbally. Don’t worry, either way the reporter is unknown. Talking about anonymity, strong anonymity protections would encourage employees to speak up without fear of retaliation; this would ensure that all your employees are heard and that you can move towards a more inclusive and productive workplace. Moreover, iVoiceUp has a variety of reporting categories along with minor categories within said categories; for example, harassment is a category under which verbal, sexual, and written fall. Since not only major ethical violations are provided as options, it ensures that your employees feel heard and included. Furthermore, the whistleblowing software iVoiceUp offers allows transparency and quick feedback to occur. Implementing it would lead to regular communication, taking immediate remedial action, and learning from said lessons would demonstrate the company’s commitment to inclusivity and encourage further reporting. Something unique about iVoiceUp is the fact that it allows for the reception of suggestions which are positive comments and enables your company to know what’s making your stakeholders satisfied and increases inclusivity since all stakeholders would have access to the platform.?

Inclusion is the key to unlocking the true power of diversity. By creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard, businesses can reap the many benefits of a diverse workforce and gain a competitive edge in today's marketplace.

Source: Forbes

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