Talking about inclusivity in the workplace and then going about and practising being inclusive are two different things. A lot of leaders understand the HOW of inclusivity in the workplace, but when it comes down to the actual DOING side of things, they flounder, not always sure of the ‘best’ way to be inclusive. … 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
In this article we’re going to look at how you can define inclusive behaviour within your organisation – because it’s not just enough to talk about inclusive behaviour, you have to put it into practice. We’re going to dive into what inclusive behaviour comprises and looks like in an organisation’s day-to-day. Remember this: If … 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
Does your organisation have an ERG? ERGs are gaining popularity as more and more organisations focus their efforts on building workplace diversity and inclusion. When organisations support and encourage employee resource group (ERG) programs, their employees are afforded the opportunity to bring their whole selves to work to connect with others who are like them. … 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
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
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
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