Diversity represents the many different and meaningful ways in which people identify themselves. In our last blog post, we explored how the definition of ‘diversity’ must be widened and urged organisations to set a succinct definition based on their goals and initiatives, but in reality, how well do companies know people in their own organisations?… Continue reading How well do companies know themselves?
Tag: Workplace Culture
10 Steps for developing an effective DEI Strategy for 2022
According to Gartner, one of the top five HR priorities for 2022 is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). A lot of companies had a DEI strategy and were already committing to expanding and improving their DEI initiatives as of last year – it was added to most organizations’ priorities for 2021. And in terms of… Continue reading 10 Steps for developing an effective DEI Strategy for 2022
Why Organisations Need to Establish Workplace Boundaries
[responsivevoice_button] Boundaries are the rules that govern interpersonal relationships in different spaces. Setting professional boundaries at the workplace is one of the most difficult tasks, especially when there is a lack of structure or framework regarding the same. Most workplaces have laws and codes of ethics that govern such relationships but lately the lines of… Continue reading Why Organisations Need to Establish Workplace Boundaries
How Gender-Based Stereotypes Make Workplaces Unsafe for Marginalised Genders
[responsivevoice_button] Gender-based stereotypes are harmful presuppositions that can often play into biases within the workplace. Consequently, stereotypes if unchecked can also often lead to prejudiced behaviour and larger forms of discrimination. While diversity and inclusion mandates are an important way to ensure employees feel comfortable and safe within their workplace, addressing stereotypes is an essential… Continue reading How Gender-Based Stereotypes Make Workplaces Unsafe for Marginalised Genders
Importance of Employee Resource Groups for Inclusive Workplaces
[responsivevoice_button] In a new bid to make workplaces safe for employees, decision makers have begun to understand the importance of building employee resource groups within workplaces. Employee resource groups (ERG) are an integral way to foster a safe environment within workplaces. These resource groups are an integral way to harbour a workplace culture that provides… Continue reading Importance of Employee Resource Groups for Inclusive Workplaces
What is Workplace Inclusivity and How Does it Impact Employee Morale
[responsivevoice_button] Inclusivity translates differently for different employees in the workplace. Leaders and decision makers in the workplace, must fully understand what workplace inclusivity entails to provide a safe work environment for their employees. An inclusive workplace creates a workplace culture that values differences within employees. It also creates a workplace that is not homogenous. Workplace… Continue reading What is Workplace Inclusivity and How Does it Impact Employee Morale
How Diversity and Inclusion Mandates Helps Build Employee Productivity
[responsivevoice_button] Diversity and inclusion mandates play an important role in building workplace culture for employees. This in turn has essential impacts on the mental health of employees and in turn their work output. Debilitating mental health may often create negative impacts on employee productivity. D&I mandates that help employees feel safe and comfortable within their… Continue reading How Diversity and Inclusion Mandates Helps Build Employee Productivity
How Employees in Customer Facing Roles Struggle with Sexual Harassment
[responsivevoice_button] Employees working in customer facing roles, like the retail industry or the hospitality industry, have to interact with those outside their workplace as well. This creates an additional level of complexity when it comes to addressing sexual misconduct for them. Moreover, it also impacts redressal as well as preventive measures for employees within workplaces.… Continue reading How Employees in Customer Facing Roles Struggle with Sexual Harassment
Can ‘Culture’ At A Company Prevent Sexual Harassment?
[responsivevoice_button] Written By: Poorvi Gupta Culture is integral to our society and every section of society has a distinct culture, sometimes similar to others and sometimes different but always unique. One can think of culture as a series of cultural cues or practices that a group of people conform to and perpetuate (through their actions)… Continue reading Can ‘Culture’ At A Company Prevent Sexual Harassment?
