Compared to 10 years ago, we’ve come on leaps and bounds when it comes to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. And that’s amazing.
But there’s still work to be done, and the best place to start is by understanding what diversity and inclusion really means.
Diversity and inclusion are different but go hand in hand.
Think of diversity as the “what”.
Diversity is the mix of people you have – gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation to name a few.
Now think of inclusion as the “how”.
Inclusion is how your culture makes people feel – confident and comfortable being themselves.
Why is inclusion so important?
Because inclusion is what gives diversity impact….
It helps move us closer towards a genuinely fair and unbiased society where everyone has the same empowerment and opportunity to thrive and succeed at work.
And ultimately, be happy.
What are the benefits of creating an inclusive workplace?
Creating an inclusive workplace not only benefits your employees, but it has a massive impact on you and your business.
Here are just some of the benefits that creating an inclusive workplace provides:
- Employees feel happier and have higher job satisfaction
- Reduced recruitment costs because staff don’t want to leave
- Higher productivity because your team feel motivated and know their work is appreciated
- Improved creativity and innovation because people aren’t scared to think
- Problems are taken away from you because people feel empowered to take action and problem solve
- Everyone’s happier. Better employees, better business, better you.
Everyone’s a winner.
To learn more about creating an inclusive workplace, why not download our latest guide, by clicking HERE. It’s full of lots of tips and tricks for making your workplace both inclusive and compliant.
If you need a hand with any of this, or anything else when it comes to the people and practices in your business, we’d love to help. We are always happy to debate the pros/cons, dos/don’ts with you so please do talk to us if we can help in any way, we are here to support you. Just give us a call and arrange a free consultation. You can talk to Alison directly on 07967 221595 or email info@enlightenhr.com
