Making belonging and inclusion part of your company’s DNA is not about being the most diverse or inclusive company. Instead, it’s about harnessing the power of diversity and inclusion to create a competitive edge.
Diversity and inclusion are extremely important to the success of your company. More and more, it is recognized that bringing in different perspectives and expanding your leadership team can lead to a greater understanding of customer needs, increased innovation, and improved revenue.
The benefits of belonging go beyond a team’s mental health and morale. It includes an increase in productivity, creativity, innovation, engagement, agility, innovation etc. Building a culture of belonging can be difficult but there are some ways to start:
Encourage hiring managers to hire for cultural fit over competency
In today’s world of work, it’s more important than ever for employers to hire the right person, not just the best qualified. The ability to fit in seamlessly with the culture of their company is a key attribute for successful employees. Hiring managers should be mindful of this when assessing candidates and look for people who will fit well with their company culture.
Create a culture that welcomes new people.
Creating a culture that welcomes new people begins with the way your business operates. From the moment a candidate applies for a position, they should feel welcomed and appreciated. This starts by acknowledging their application, following up in a timely manner and making sure they know someone will be contacting them.
Be open to feedback and criticism from others.
It is important for people to be open to feedback and criticism from others. Feedback can help to improve the quality of your work, and it can also help you learn from mistakes in the past. It is also a good idea to seek out feedback from experts in the field that you are trying to succeed in.
A culture of belonging is about making the work environment a place where everyone belongs, is accepted, and valued. The workplace should be an environment where people can learn, grow, and thrive while also feeling valued. Creating a culture of belonging takes work. You need to start with the right plan, process, and perspective to make it successful.
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