Harvard Business Review’s Post

How do we know when our organization is inclusive? When people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives all feel valued in being their authentic selves. To be an impactful leader in your organization, affirm people’s experiences and perspectives. It feels so good to work in an organization like that — so people stay! #ImpactfulLeadership

Employee retention thrives on inclusion, not just diversity. This insightful Harvard Business Review piece from 2018 emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive workplace culture. Learn how fostering a sense of belonging can drive lasting engagement and success. #InclusionMatters #EmployeeRetention

Most of the leaders often focus on just D in D&I and not acknowledging that the actual game changer is Diversity with Inclusion… and Inclusion happens not by tick boxing it on our people strategy pillar but actually investing time in understanding people and where they come from, giving them the confidence that they can be there authentic self … and a by product will be super engaged team that gets retained without offering them out of box benefits and packages( while this is important for few, it’s only the tip of the ice-berg).. #diversityandinclusion #inclusion #leadership #leadershipadvice

Do you know who your employees really are? The key to inclusion is understanding who your employees really are. Three of the most effective ways to find out are: 1) One-on-one conversations 2) Survey Assessments 3) Focus Groups

Just came across a thought-provoking article emphasizing the critical role of true inclusion in the workplace. It shed light on the often overlooked reality that employees who feel they must hide their true selves due to fear of discrimination – be it their religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background – are at a higher risk of leaving their organizations. What stands out is the call to move beyond surface-level perks and truly understand our employees. It's not just about the free coffee or competitive benefits; it's about creating an environment where everyone feels safe and valued for who they are. The article suggests utilizing segmented employee engagement surveys, focus groups facilitated by third parties, and genuine one-on-one conversations to dive deeper into understanding our teams. It's a reminder that inclusion isn't just a checkbox – it's the foundation of a thriving workplace culture. Let's champion for environments where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. #Inclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkplaceCulture

“The key to inclusion is understanding who your employees really are.” Inclusion is such an important aspect of employee engagement - not just for minority groups but for the entire workforce. And, as with employee engagement as a whole, fostering a positive, truly inclusive company culture starts with listening to and understanding your employees. #employeeengagement #corporatecomms #inclusion

COME SEE ABOUT ... "To Retain Employees, Focus on #Inclusion -- Not Just Diversity" Harvard Business Review: "#Employees who differ from most of their colleagues in religion, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, and generation often hide important parts of themselves at work for fear of negative consequences. This makes it difficult to know how these employees feel and what they want, which makes them vulnerable to #leaving their organizations. The key to #inclusion is understanding who your employees really are. Many organizations conduct employee engagement surveys, but most neglect to segment the data they collect by criteria such as gender, ethnicity, generation, geography, tenure, and role in the organization, missing opportunities to identify issues among smaller groups. #Focus #groups are another way to gain deeper insight into what employees care about. They are best #facilitated by a third party with no vested interest in the outcome so that employees can speak freely. A #one-#on-#one discussion with a manager can be the most powerful tool for finding out what an employee cares about. #But for these conversations to be effective, the manager needs to have an open-door policy and exude a 'tell me anything' persona." ...

Are you looking to retain your employees and create a more inclusive workplace? Check out this insightful article from Harvard Business Review on why focusing on inclusion, not just diversity, is key. The article highlights the importance of understanding who your team members really are and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.