Why is diversity important? Malcolm Forbes says, “Diversity is the art of thinking independently together”. Every individual is unique, and the coming together of different perspectives, cultural backgrounds and races is what makes diversity special. But when we think specifically with a business lens on, what is it that makes diversity so important? Contrary to … Read More
Studies show that companies that use diversity management practices produce 20% higher revenue than those that don’t. Clearly, diversity management is the key to unlock the potential of your diverse employees and translate it into tangible outcomes. But what is diversity management in the first place? Diversity management is the art that helps your … Read More
A structured mentorship program can be of huge help to your diverse employees. It can train women and minorities to feel supported as they face the challenges of working in a diverse organisation. Following the right mentorship program can result in participants feeling more confident and satisfied with their jobs. Moreover, a study found … Read More
Are your leaders well-equipped to handle the challenges that come with having a diverse workforce, or do you need to invest in a leadership course? Despite our best wishes, not all leaders are instinctively or naturally inclusive. Being able to leverage diversity and produce tangible, profitable outcomes for an organisation requires know-how and experience. A recent … Read More
When it comes to creating your organisation’s diversity policy and procedures there are a couple of standard questions you should consider addressing: What procedures should you have in place to make diverse employees feel included? How should you create a hiring policy that creates a workforce with a good mix of dimensions of diversity? … Read More
It is imperative that workplaces start valuing diversity and should never take the difference and uniqueness of their employees for granted. As inclusive leaders you should be constantly communicating with your diverse team about how much you value their presence and contribution in your organisation. Letting them know you care is key. Valuing the diversity that your … Read More
Being an inclusive workplace doesn’t happen on its own. It takes a growth mindset, lots of training and continuous effort over time to make an organisation sustain its diversity and make it work. That’s why there’s a strong need to develop a structured mentoring program to coach and mentor leaders and their employees on what it means … Read More
Diversity in the workplace is when your workforce is a dynamic bunch of people. They’re folks that come from different backgrounds, cultures, experiences, skills, genders, races, religions, sexual orientations and more. And of course, there are many benefits to having a diverse workforce. Such as: Usually, the more diversity in the workplace is, the higher … Read More
What does inclusive mean to you personally and to your organisation? Are they the same, or should they differ? Why is inclusion important? A good place to start is to answer whether your staff are given equal access to opportunities and resources at your workplace. As much as inclusion is about fairness, understanding and respect, … Read More
One thing I am certain of is that organisations cannot accomplish diversity and inclusion without investing in inclusive leadership coaching. A first step is for organisations to make establishing inclusive leaders a strategic priority. While it is admirable to adopt training solutions for employees at all levels in the hopes of developing a more inclusive workplace; … Read More