Diversity Inclusion and Belonging

The population, the spoken languages, and the ethnic groups alone will make south-east Asia one of the most diverse regions in the world. Dive deeper into gender, age, nationality, LGBTQ+, and disabilities, and it is more nuanced and with higher numbers than global averages.?Both dividends of diversity and the costs of ignoring DIBs are higher than in other markets.

With expectations growing among employees, companies are enforcing policies and programs as a starting point. Still, it will need so much more to make it work, especially to get from just a diverse workforce to an inclusive workspace that people feel they belong to.

Sustainable change starts with grassroots-level initiatives and a more systematic long-term structure to support DIB values, one of which is continuous learning, coaching and reminders to all leaders to step up and publicly commit to DIB values. Getting this right will be for the company's bottom line and its employees.?

Learn from these gurus about biases, stereotypes, microaggressions, privilege, being uncomfortable, dealing with sensitive conversations, learning about gender references, how you can lean in, be deliberate, intentional and be the change.

Check out this learning path Linkedin Learning - Diversity Inclusion and Belonging or follow these Legends and their work Stacey Gorden Pat Wadors Vernā Myers Daisy Lovelace, Tatiana Kolovou and Catherine Mattice Zundel