01 Practice Areas

Diversity & Inclusion

According to a 2019 article in Forbes magazine, culture is the soul of a company. How a company deals with the behaviors and diversity of its employees truly determines the company culture along with is success.

Creating a inclusive culture

Your workplace needs to be inclusive so that it supports not only diversity but a cooperative collaboration that makes the working environment equal for all workers. An inclusive culture will create a sense of belonging and exemplifies team performance.

Federal and state laws specifically prohibit discrimination. However, inclusion and diversity is far more complex. And receiving counsel to go over certain aspects of the business can help you create a more inclusive company.

What are some of the elements that we will help you look at in your company?

• In creating a diversity and inclusion program you first need to benchmark what your company needs to focus on.
• Diversity is comprised of people with a variety of unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Inclusion is about how the environment helps this diversity flourish.
• There are several steps to help you look at the diversity and inclusion in your company, and thereby create a more cohesive working group of people.
• Collect the data and the demographics but also include elements like learning style personality types, and Life experiences.
• Identify areas of concern and objectives, these can be resistance to change as well as representation in leadership.
• Biased hiring practices can be unconscious, but if you only filter for prestigious colleges or hiring from other companies, you may have a wonderful candidate slip through your fingers.

Crafting and implementing a diversity and inclusion training program can often be complex to do. Contact Inclusion Strategies today and we can assist you in developing a plan and strategy!