The importance of inclusive and engaged leadership at the highest levels is very closely tied to the engagement of their employees. Employee engagement refers the level of commitment and enthusiasm that employees have for their work and the company they work for. When...
Why is Trust in Leadership important? Diversity and inclusion have been more of a focus the last few years, but an organizational commitment to promote a diverse and inclusive culture is predicated by a climate of trust - especially trust in leadership. “For many...
Inclusity starts each inclusion training session with a “connection.” This is more than just a euphemism for those (sometimes-corny) ice breaker activities that add levity to a workshop, if little substance. Often our connection exercises ask participants to...
Inclusive Leaders How many of us, at some point in our lives, have felt like we were an outsider – no matter how hard we tried to fit in? Who hasn’t attended a meeting and posed a thought-provoking question to only be met by the sound of “crickets,” or mustered up the...
“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential, is invisible to the eye.” - The Little Prince Why is Empathy and Leadership so Important? We are presented with a steady stream of messaging that encourages us to embrace others and see the world...
Our hearts go out to everyone who has lost family members and loved ones in the Ferguson and NYC tragedies. While we do not believe that it is our place to weigh in on the court’s decision about the shooting and choking incidents themselves, we do want to comment on...
In 1990, I left a corporate management position to join a small company that was focused on workplace diversity. The diversity field was relatively new at the time, as most organizations were struggling to integrate the women and minorities who were entering the...
We frequently work with leaders who have significant trust and/or control issues, but don’t realize it. These individuals are prone to micromanaging because they fear failure. In our experience, subordinates interpret micromanagement as discriminatory behavior based...
Employee engagement has been linked to increased productivity, employee retention, and overall job satisfaction. Engaged employees are those who feel valued, appreciated, and supported by their employer, which leads to a positive work environment and a motivated workforce. By prioritizing employee engagement, organizations can create a culture that fosters creativity, innovation, and growth, ultimately leading to increased profitability and success.
For years, I’ve heard that diverse teams are better than homogenous teams. Diverse teams outperform, are smarter, more innovative, and lead to...
At Inclusity, we closely follow workplace trends regarding employee engagement. It’s more than just curiosity; it’s part of our mission to help...
The turn of the calendar year often prompts organizations to pause and reflect; it’s an opportunity to assess the previous year and make conscious...
Are you Struggling to Keep your Employees engaged? You're not alone. According to a Gallup survey, only 36% of U.S. employees are engaged at work....
The importance of inclusive and engaged leadership at the highest levels is very closely tied to the engagement of their employees. Employee...
Building a culture of inclusion begins when leadership is on board. Their commitment is essential to sustaining a positive culture in the long...
For the first time in history, there are five generations of employees in the workforce. From seasoned Traditionalists with years of experience to...
The business case for diversity in the workplace is a strong one. We tend to think of diversity in terms of the primary dimensions of diversity –...
In this blog, we hear from Patrick Hughes, a facilitator with Inclusity. He openly shares his perspective as a white male in the IDE space; he fits...
So, your organization has decided to make inclusion, diversity, and equity (IDE) a priority. We know IDE culture change is a complex process, and...