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Inclusion in the Workplace
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About this resource
It is time to shed more light on inclusion: what it is and is not, how employees experience it, and how organisations can foster it.
This white paper explores what creates a sense of inclusion in the workplace and how everyone, from strategy-makers to team leaders and employees, can make it happen.
This paper draws from our multidisciplinary literature review of nearly 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on workplace inclusion, alongside insights from our work with organizations and leaders across sectors.
What you will find in this white paper
Why Inclusion Matters
What We Mean When We Talk About Inclusion
How Employees Experience Inclusion
How to Foster Inclusion in Practice
What We Mean When We Talk About Inclusion
At its core, inclusion in the workplace is about meeting our social needs.
Acceptance
I am appreciated without having to hide aspects of myself
Belonging
I feel connected to my colleagues through meaningful relationships, mutual support and a clear role that contributes to the organisation’s mission
Why Inclusion Matters in the Workplace
Inclusion benefits everyone. It leads to better business results. It’s an essential component in healthy workplaces where people feel good and perform to their full potential. Organisations benefit from empowering their employees to contribute fully as their authentic professional selves. We see this reflected in higher levels of engagement, retention, wellbeing and innovation.