Written by Christine Sutton| Published - 24/05/2023
At its core, Diversity and Inclusion is about fostering an environment of respect for the unique perspectives that people bring to the workplace. It goes beyond mere tolerance - rather it seeks to create a safe space where all individuals feel seen, heard and valued regardless of background or identity.
Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords - they can have a major impact on the success of your business. By embracing different perspectives, companies open themselves up to new ideas that drive innovation and inspire creativity in their workforce. Plus, an inclusive culture attracts top-tier talent while also expanding customer bases across markets! In this post, we discuss how you might get started building diversity into your organization – from potential perks & benefits to proactive strategies for creating an equitable workplace environment.
According to Great Place To Work -"Diversity and inclusion are two interconnected concepts—but they are far from interchangeable. Diversity is about representation or the make-up of an entity. Inclusion is about how well the contributions, presence and perspectives of different groups of people are valued and integrated into an environment."
For businesses looking to thrive in a rapidly changing world, it's essential to recognise the value of diversity and inclusion. Companies that embrace these values open themselves up not only to increased innovation and creativity due to bringing different perspectives, ideas, and experiences together; but also higher employee engagement and productivity which leads directly into improved customer base as well as brand reputation.
Forbes cites diversity as creating the following benefits: Greater innovation and creativity, diversity provides a wider range of skills, happier employees, increased productivity, and higher revenues.
The advantages of diversity and inclusion in the workplace are numerous! A diverse workforce can bring unique perspectives to decision-making, foster creative problem solving, enrich customer service experiences, and create a culture where everyone feels respected. Such an atmosphere leads directly to higher employee morale - enabling your business to truly thrive.
If you are interested in learning more about Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and how you can enhance the relationship between your organisation and its employees you can contact us below.
Christine (she/her) is an expert people professional with a wealth of experience across multiple sectors. She holds a BSc Hons in Applied Psychology, a Masters in Organisational Psychology is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, and is currently undertaking a Professional Doctorate in Organisational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London. She spent several years in the financial services sector in Ireland supporting senior leadership across several jurisdictions working on local and global initiatives.
Christine works with clients across the UK, Ireland, and Isle of Man and has built up a strong consultancy business working with organisations to champion a people-first agenda. Christine is accredited in several psychometric tools for use in personal, team and leadership coaching and development as well as recruitment and selection processes.
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