The role of diversity and inclusion in a healthy Organizational culture
A healthy Organizational culture contributes enormously to the sustainable employability of employees and the future-proofing of an organization. Diversity and inclusion, in turn, contribute to a healthy Organizational culture, but how?
What is diversity and inclusion in the workplace?
When we talk about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, we are talking about the presence and acceptance of differences among employees within an organization. Differences can include age, gender, ethnicity, religion or physical ability. But it includes all differences between one person and another.
Diversity
When it comes specifically to diversity, it may be demographic diversity or cognitive diversity. Demographic diversity then refers to differences in demographic characteristics such as age, gender, ethnicity, race or nationality. Cognitive diversity in turn refers to differences in thinking styles, skills, experiences and perspectives.
Inclusion
An inclusive culture ensures that all employees, regardless of diversity, feel valued, respected and engaged. Everyone feels welcome and can fully participate in work, team or activities.
5 roles of diversity and inclusion in a healthy Organizational culture
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Innovation and creativity
Diversity in the workplace brings different experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking. Diverse backgrounds create more innovative solutions and encourage creative thinking. Therefore, it fosters a healthy Organizational culture where giving ideas is valued and encouraged.
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Employee engagement and satisfaction
Inclusion within a Organizational culture ensures that all employees, regardless of their differences, feel valued and respected. A healthy Organizational culture also provides freedom for employees to feel themselves and share their ideas. This, in turn, contributes to higher employee engagement and satisfaction.
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Talent recruitment and retention
When an organization is known for its diversity, exclusivity and the healthy Organizational culture in which employees thrive, an organization also more easily attracts talented employees. In addition, an inclusive culture can improve talent retention, as employees tend to stay longer with an organization where they feel valued.
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Customer Relations
The world is becoming increasingly diverse. That also means it is important for organization to be able to effectively support their diverse customer base. A diverse workforce mirrors the diversity of customers and needs can be better addressed.
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Better decision-making
The different experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking that diversity brings leads to more comprehensive analyses of problems at times of decision-making. As a result, more informed decisions can be made.
Improving the Organizational culture
Organizations that take diversity and inclusion seriously strive to create a healthy Organizational culture where employees are valued, respected and given the opportunity to reach their full potential. This not only contributes to the well-being of individual employees, but also promotes the performance and success of the company as a whole. Want to know how to improve the culture within your organization? Contact paraDIGMA groep for more information and appropriate advice.
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