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What I have observed is that feelings of exclusion in workplace – where an individual feels excluded either once or over a longer period of time – can either “make or break you”. When we feel excluded, we feel like we can never really fit in – whether that’s in our place of employment or … Read More
When I talk to leaders they tell me that they absolutely prioritise and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace – it’s top of the pops, it’s a huge must-do. However, what I see and what I know – and I know you know too – is that the business critical, urgent jobs always seem … Read More
I want to share with you a true story of how leveraging diversity and inclusion built a multimillion-dollar ROI. It started with an ugly carrot. And it’s a big success solution stemming from the discovery of an underutilised resource in the business: the farmers’ wives. You can see the original story over on ABC Landline … Read More
Your workplace culture is determined by its people and the types of diversity that are present. The more diverse and unique your people are, the richer your culture will be! Just like a painting with many different types of colours makes it vibrant, the more unique your people are in every sense of the word, … Read More
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