Inclusion as a Business Initiative — Why Inclusion is Rising to the Top of DE&I Initiatives

Cultivating an inclusive culture at your workplace takes effort, but it creates a sense of belonging for your employees and means that no one is left out, left behind or ignored. Employees who work in a workplace culture that celebrates difference and prioritizes inclusion can do their best work and offer their most creative ideas in fresh and new ways because they’re backed by the confidence that true inclusion inspires. That’s why inclusion has risen to the top of many organizations’ diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives. When people feel included, they’re more likely to take risks and share innovations without the fear of being shot down or embarrassed. Read on to see how you can start cultivating inclusion at your workplace.??

What to Read?

An Overview of Inclusion in the Workplace – Blog Article ?

In today's dynamic world, inclusion is the cornerstone of organizational strength and innovation. Approaching DE&I with an inclusion-first lens is vital for leaders desiring a welcoming workplace environment where differences are appreciated and celebrated. Learn about the importance of creating inclusion in the workplace and practical steps you can take to get started.?

This Black Woman Talks Tech. What Do You Talk About? - Blog Article ?

The story of Esosa Ighodaro, co-founder of Black Women Talk Tech (BWTT), is a special one to highlight in honor of Women's History Month.?BWTT is a community of Black women technology entrepreneurs who have come together to support each other and each other's businesses. Despite being a leader in her field, Esosa often experienced adversity as a woman of color. Esosa's story is an inspiring reminder of the importance of inclusion and diversity in the tech industry.

There's No Such Thing as An Average Software User: What it Means to Design for Inclusion – Blog Article ?

Designing software to be human-friendly is a challenge because humans do things differently, have different needs and use tools based on what they're trying to do and the most comfortable way to do it for them. As individuals, there's usually a choice about the software you download and use. But at work, the software has to work for everyone as much as it can.?

How to Reduce Gender Inequality in the Workplace – Blog Article ?

Leaders are looking to better understand how to reduce gender inequality in the workplace. A key way to achieve this goal is to use people analytics. While it may seem daunting, people analytics can help you figure out where to start, where to focus and how to measure impact.?

What to Watch?

How Organizations Can Demonstrate Dedication to DE&I Year-Round - Webcast ?

The evolution of today's global workforce, coupled with ongoing legislation tied to workplace discrimination, has introduced many new challenges for employees and business leaders. People — inside and outside your organization — are likely looking for signs of a genuine commitment to DE&I.?

What to Know?

The journey toward making your workplace inclusive isn’t an overnight process. It takes time and focused effort, so don’t get discouraged if things don’t immediately start changing. Sometimes it takes months of effort before seeing real change. To find out the next steps for promoting inclusion at your workplace, download the guidebook, Three best practices for promoting inclusion in the workplace to dive deeper into inclusion .??

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