How To Ensure Diversity and Inclusion in Your Workplace
                     How To Ensure Diversity 
and Inclusion in Your 
Workplace
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Diversity and inclusion in the workplace are no longer considerations but prove to be 
a necessity for success. The benefits of promoting diversity and inclusion are 
paramount, and today’s society calls for a complete transformation to make this goal 
a widespread reality. 
But while many companies and organisations believe they are upholding their 
dedication to equality and diversity in the workplace, only 
40% of employees agree with this claim. 
Company attitudes and actions must shift to increase this percentage across the 
global economic workforce and also create a more positive, uplifting, and inclusive 
environment. The results of this increase the drive and performance of employees 
and the annual revenue and growth of a business as a whole. 
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Before we jump into the 
details of creating and 
maintaining equality and 
diversity in the 
workplace, we need to 
understand what it is 
and the importance of 
placing it as a 
company’s top priority. 
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What Does It 
Mean to Be 
Diverse and 
Inclusive at 
Work?
Diversity refers to the 
range of individuals who 
populate our planet. To 
clarify, it relates to the 
amalgamation of 
different ethnical, 
religious, cultural, and 
gender identity 
backgrounds. 
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Within the workspace, diversity points to the pool of employees from various 
walks of life. This array of individuals will consequently bring enhanced 
innovation, creativity, and perspectives to the business table. 
Inclusion enables people to feel accepted in their shared environment. It comes 
about when all individuals harbour a sense of mutual respect, enabling each 
individual to share their unique talents and skillsets. 
Together, diversity and inclusion in the workplace create an environment where 
everyone can flourish. These two ingredients contribute to the soup of success 
within a company. Without diverse perspectives, businesses lack creativity, 
trample performance, and also squander the opportunity to optimise growth. 
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The Benefits of 
Diversity and 
Inclusion in the 
Workplace
There are many benefits 
to businesses that 
prioritise equality. In 
fact, the perks are so 
numerous that they 
carve out an entirely 
new foundation on which 
many businesses 
orientate their 
leadership. 
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Ethnically and gender diverse companies create employee teams that harbour 
more talent. With a range of perspectives, experiences, and skill sets, diverse 
workforces can cultivate deeper insights and innovative solutions to the task at 
hand. Doing so increases efficiency within the company as a whole. According to 
Josh Bersin’s research, diverse and inclusive companies are 1.7% more inclined 
to include innovative leaders. 
In direct correlation, companies with diverse management teams tend to realise 
higher profits. Boston Consulting Group reported that in 2018 these businesses 
experienced 19% more revenue than their less diverse counterparts. 
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Companies that have adopted and upheld their commitment to diversity and 
inclusion in the workplace create a positive circular process of employment 
rates. The more gender and ethnically accepting a company is, the more likely it 
is to experience increased job applications and thus more talented employees. 
Glassdoor statistics report that over 67% of job seekers are more inclined to 
apply for a job at more diverse companies. 
When a company embraces inclusivity, the entirety of the workforce feels 
respected, accepted, and happier. This creates a knock-on effect that 
promotes productivity. It increases employee trust and engagement, 
encouraging employees to go the extra mile and bolstering performance across 
the board. 
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Eight Ways to Ensure Diversity and Inclusion 
in Your Workplace
So, how can your company achieve and realise the benefits of a diverse and 
inclusive workplace? Here are our top eight tips:
1. Lay It Down in the Fine Print
The best way to cultivate and sustain a diverse team is to create a non-
negotiable policy that states every employee must be treated with respect and 
dignity. Any form of abusive behaviour should not be tolerated. 
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2. Listen
In order to encourage inclusivity, you must be willing to hear your employees 
out. Whether you create a personal connection or reach out to them through 
regular feedback forms, show your interest in their thoughts, feelings, and 
opinions. This can often create a strong starting point from which your company 
can grow. 
3. Be Clear in Job Descriptions
Discover a new approach to your hiring process. Be clear in your job descriptions 
and state that you are a company that welcomes diverse applicants. Open the 
doors of work opportunities to marginalised individuals and actively attempt to 
lessen both the skills and pay gap. 
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4. Prove Your Priority Through Management Teams
Your executive and management teams act as symbols for the entire operation. 
So you should harness the power these teams have to portray your commitment 
by employing a more ethnically and gender diverse management team. 
5. Garner an Inclusive Company Culture
The way you treat your employees and communicate with them across the 
board creates the foundation of the company culture. Implement monthly fun 
activities where your diverse employee base is honoured, heard, and welcomed. 
This cultivates a company culture that is inclusive and accepting, which allows 
employees to feel comfortable and proud to be in their position. 
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6. Foster an All-
Inclusive 
Dialogue
Gender and ethnical 
inequality in the 
workplace can be a 
sensitive topic. 
However, if you want to 
curate a trustworthy and 
transparent company, 
be open to speaking 
about it. Promote 
dialogue and be 
prepared to listen to 
your employees, their 
thoughts, and their 
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7. Recognise Multicultural and Religious Days
Honour the diverse cultures of your employees through the celebration of 
specific holidays and days of worship. Let your staff know that you not only 
accept but honour their ways of life.
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8. Build Bridges Through Collaborations
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace don’t need to end at the office. Broaden 
your reach and enhance networks through meaningful collaborations with other 
organisations and businesses with similar goals. Also, you should spread the 
word and encourage companies and businesses around you to do the same. 
It is widely proven that diverse and inclusive companies reap more benefits and 
achieve sustainable success within the economic environment. Diversity in the 
workforce is more than just a trend; it’s an effective approach to uplift 
businesses and society. To partner with a content creation agency that is 
dedicated to improving workplace diversity and inclusion, contact Goodman 
Lantern today.
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