?? What’s the real cost of ignoring inclusion at work?

Happy Wednesday! Let's talk about an always-relevant topic: workplace inclusion.?

Did you know that?80% of employees?think it's a big deal when it comes to choosing an employer? Companies that prioritize diversity and inclusion are?more?likely to beat out the competition. Stick around to learn how you can measure and promote inclusive work cultures.?

TLDR:?Systems of recognition are?key.?Airspeed just launched an?all-in-one solution?to help you hit the ground running.

In today's edition:

???How to build an inclusive culture on a budget

???Daily interactions are crucial to digital connection?

???Why you need a system for culture (and where to get it)

Inclusion & company culture: two peas in a pod? ??

If you manage teams or direct reports, you play a crucial role in shaping your company's culture and ensuring that it prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Recent studies show inclusive teams are?35% more likely?to outperform their competitors.?And a whopping 40% of?unsupported or undervalued employees will quit. Let's be real: building an inclusive workplace culture is?tough.

But don't stress! You can tackle common challenges?and?prioritize DEI at work.?

Why prioritizing workplace inclusion and culture can be tough:

• ???Limited resources:?Developing and implementing an inclusive company culture takes resources – like time, money, and people. If you have a tight budget, this can feel impossible.?You don't need big bucks to build an inclusive culture.
• ???Resistance to change:?Prioritizing inclusion and culture means shaking up old ways of thinking. Is your leadership team stuck in their ways??Here's how to navigate those challenges.
• ???Remote work struggles:?If your team is hybrid or remote like ours, you know you have to get more creative in building inclusion.?Check out our 4 best tips for managing a remote crew.

Key traits of inclusive companies:?

Lisa Russell , CEO of? Aleria

1. Consistent routines

"Consistency has been really, really important in allowing us to continue to feel like we're collectively moving and adjusting as a team throughout all the ups and downs that have occurred throughout the years."

2. Appreciate your employees

"Moments of recognition are wildly impactful when looking at its influence on loyalty, contributions, creativity, innovation, and collaboration."

3. Systems of recognition

"We've built in multiple systems of recognition throughout various touchpoints. Our team members understand that there is a moment and time for them to be acknowledged for their contributions, and bring up any questions or concerns."

Resource recap ??

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