BlogTags - Diversity and Inclusion

Allyship at Work in 2024: A Quick HR Guide 

31 January, 2024

Allyship at Work in 2024: A Quick HR Guide 

Before we dive into this blog, let’s go through some eye-opening statistics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace:  In the current corporate arena, DEI&B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) have become increasingly important from an organizational perspective, not just for cultural enrichment, but also for business success. Studies have shown that diverse teams outperform more homogenous ones in both productivity and profitability. Additionally, organizations that are both diverse and inclusive are 70% more likely to capture new markets and 19% more likely to see higher innovation. However, to make these DEI&B goals actionable, facilitating allyship at the…

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Celebrating Women in the Workplace: 4 Creative Employee Appreciation Ideas

2 March, 2023

Celebrating Women in the Workplace: 4 Creative Employee Appreciation Ideas

The time has come to celebrate women in the workplace as March is Women’s History Month! While many organizations across the world have undertaken conscious efforts to acknowledge, recognize, and reward the indispensable contribution of women in business success, there’s still a long way to go. Fostering a culture founded on the principles of diversity and inclusion requires strong attention to detail, a desire to establish unrequited equity, and a personalized approach to employee engagement. In honor of Women’s History Month, here are four ideas that you can use to shower your female employees with the love and care that…

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5 HR Trends that will Define the Work Culture in 2023

17 January, 2023

5 HR Trends that will Define the Work Culture in 2023

In the last couple of years, workplaces have witnessed a plethora of challenges ranging from economic volatility, the Great Resignation, employee moonlighting, the shift to remote work, and global upheavals. HR leaders rose up to the forefront during these disruptive times, and learned on the fly as they mitigated unanticipated tribulations. As we step into a brand-new year, HR will continue to play a key role as organizations navigate through change and figure out their risk management strategies. Trends such as flexible working, diversity and inclusion (D&I), and employee wellness will assuredly reverberate in the next year as well, now…

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Unity in Diversity: How to Celebrate Pride at your Workplace

22 June, 2022

Unity in Diversity: How to Celebrate Pride at your Workplace

When one thinks of Pride Month, colorful celebrations, rainbows, and parade floats usually come to mind. But it is important to understand that celebrating Pride is much more than a weekend dedicated to breezy festivities- the month of June marks the quintessential beginning of the LGBTQ+ movement in North America that surged a global revolution for diversity and inclusion. Building on the strong business case of DI&E, this blog walks you through the importance of celebrating pride at the workplace and also enlists a few unique ideas that can be implemented to foster a sense of belonging among your underrepresented…

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Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Best Practices

12 May, 2022

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Best Practices

The business case for diversity and inclusion has strengthened over time, and its’ positive impact is no longer debatable. SHRM appraises diversity as being similar to selecting people for a chorus who have different musical backgrounds, vocal ranges and abilities. The inclusion piece of D&I means making sure that those different voices are heard and valued and that they contribute to the performance. Furthermore, when employees who are different from their colleagues are allowed to flourish, employee retention significantly increases and the company benefits from their ideas, skills and engagement. However, simply creating a percentage shift in your employee base…

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Employee Listening for Accelerating Inclusion and Diversity

22 June, 2021

Employee Listening for Accelerating Inclusion and Diversity

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is a major area of focus for HR departments globally, as robust research has emerged about its’ many business benefits. However, while companies have made progress on measurable aspects of DEI, specifically, a diverse head count and equitable benefits, subtler aspects like inclusion and belonging have not yet received the attention they need. This is especially significant in the current context, where employers are preparing to welcome employees back to work or switch to a hybrid work model for good. Unless an organization takes the effort of measuring employee sentiment and translating it quickly into…

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Using Recognition to Anchor Pride in Workplace Diversity

11 June, 2021

Using Recognition to Anchor Pride in Workplace Diversity

The conversation around diversity and inclusion (D&I or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion- DEI) has matured over the years to reflect its’ importance, not just from a humanitarian perspective but also from a business one. For example- Companies with the highest levels of diversity outperform companies with less diversity…

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