How to integrate D&I into your corporate culture with 5 essential steps.
Most companies now have D&I policies and have signed D&I charters, but it is not being implemented and is not part of the corporate DNA in most cases. Research says that “An impactful D&I programme” is good for business. In fact, employees who feel their voice is heard are 4.6 times more likely to perform their best work.
In the past, organizations looking to counter discrimination focused primarily on recruitment or on having sound policies to protect all employees. While these are crucial first steps, organizations need to go beyond check-the-box policies. This means proactively planning how to make D&I really part of your organization. D&I needs to be something that lives within your organization and is not just a HR programme or one-time event.
Start at the top. D&I needs to be part of your business strategy. Create a common language, build it into your corporate culture and develop an inclusive vision for your company.
Learn how to identify harassment and disrespectful practices in your organization and implement key standards to make sure they don’t happen again. Create a healthy culture with the buy-in of management.
All your managers and leaders need to promote and lead diverse workforces and clients. They not only need to understand why it is important, but also implement Inclusive Leadership every single day.
Develop strategies that create respectful workplaces for all of your employees. Use managerial coaching as a key tool to foster positivity and inclusivity. Get all your managers on the same page when it comes to respect.
All of your employees need to be aware of unconscious bias and its negative impact. Learn strategies to overcome it proactively and work towards a more inclusive business environment.
Explore MCE’s programmes to help implement your D&I policies.
Developing a
Culture of Respect
Implement corporate standards to ensure you have a respectful and productive workplace for all.
Diversity
& Inclusion
Leading in a Diverse
and Inclusive Culture
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