When was the last time you participated in a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) seminar and felt truly impacted afterwards? Was your workplace more inclusive after attending one of those events? Chances are, the pre-recorded video or one-size-fits-all lecture took up an hour of your valuable time before you returned to your desk.
As we continue to hurdle towards the future of work, it’s time to make meaningful D&I initiatives a priority for your people and your organizations.
Not sure where to get started? Check out our tips below.
Let Your Actions Reflect Your Words – Hire Diverse Talent
The best way to create a diverse workplace? Hire diverse talent. Sourcing people from different backgrounds will help inspire innovation and creative problem-solving. Companies with a diverse workforce are 35 percent more likely to experience a financial return, meaning hiring equitably is not only the right thing to do, but it has financial benefits too.
Create Space for Community
Maybe you know about two working moms with kids the same age that you think would really hit it off. The only problem is that they work in separate departments and are never in the office on the same day. Help your people set up Business Resource Groups (BRGs) or Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) where they can meet with other colleagues in similar situations or from similar backgrounds. This will help employees feel more connected and create a sense of community whether they’re working remote or hybrid.
Prioritize Learning D&I with Interactive Training
Whispering about D&I in the office doesn’t help anybody. Instead, schedule a meaningful and interactive session with Bundle. You can meet either 1:1 or in a small group with a trained facilitator to tackle different topics. If you’re one of the 41 percent of managers who don’t have time to implement D&I trainings, let Bundle do it for you. Reach out to our dedicated concierge line and we’ll take care of all the planning.
Creating an inclusive and encouraging workforce is always difficult, but even more so when working in a hybrid or remote environment. Speak with a Bundle Human Bundle today to see how we can help you change your workplace and embrace the future of work with D&I.
