Diversity (Click To Read)

I came across the below during a @Salesforce training and felt that it was written so well, it needed sharing. Great description, definition and reasoning as to why diversity is important in the workplace. It's easy to overlook not only the need, but the benefits diversity brings.

Simply fantastic:

As you begin to have brave and sometimes difficult conversations about Equality, language matters. Agreeing on common terms and learning the correct or thoughtful language to use in these dialogues ensures that they are effective and respectful.

Diversity is the full range of ways a person can identify. When we say diversity in the workplace, we mean the idea that our companies reflect the communities we serve. Diversity has many facets including race, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, age, religious affiliation, and sexual orientation. But diversity isn’t always something we can measure or see. Diversity also includes people with differing educational backgrounds, personality types, cultural references, experiences, or physical abilities.

Inclusion is when every single person in the community is valued, heard, respected, empowered, and feels a true sense of belonging. It goes beyond tolerance to actually celebrating and elevating every person in the room.

We should all try to take this approach to diversity in our workplace, in our communities and in our lives.

Love this!

Taken From - Understand the Importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Work, https://trailhead.salesforce.com

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