Dr Giriraj Kiradoo Associate Professor

Strategy 3: Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture
 
Creating an inclusive workplace culture is essential to retaining a diverse workforce. Employees 
who feel valued and included are likelier to stay with an organisation and contribute to its 
success. To create an inclusive culture, organisations should:

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Foster open communication and encourage dialogue between employees.
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Provide training to help employees understand and appreciate different cultures and 
backgrounds.
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Offer employee resource groups that provide support and networking opportunities for 
underrepresented groups.
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Celebrate diversity and recognise the contributions of all employees.
 
Strategy 4: Holding Leadership Accountable
 
Leadership plays a critical role in creating and sustaining a diverse workforce. It must set the 
tone for the organisation and ensure that diversity and inclusion are priorities. This includes: 
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Holding themselves and their teams accountable for diversity and inclusion goals.
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Setting expectations for behaviour and communication that promote diversity and 
inclusion.
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Encouraging and supporting employees from underrepresented groups to take on 
leadership roles.
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Monitoring progress and regularly communicating about diversity and inclusion efforts.
Strategy 5: Measuring and Monitoring Progress
 
Finally, organisations must measure and monitor their progress towards achieving a diverse 
workforce. This includes tracking demographic data, such as the representation of different 
groups in the workforce and leadership positions. It also includes monitoring employee 
satisfaction and engagement to ensure employees feel valued and included. Organisations should 
use this data to identify areas for improvement and make necessary changes to their strategies. 
They should also regularly communicate their progress to employees, stakeholders, and the 
public to demonstrate their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Achieving and sustaining a diverse workforce requires a systematic approach that includes 
recruiting, retaining, and developing diverse talent. Organisations must evaluate their recruitment 
strategies, develop a diverse talent pipeline, create an inclusive workplace culture, hold 
leadership accountable, and measure and monitor progress towards achieving their goals. By 
implementing these strategies, organisations can create a diverse workforce that contributes to 
their success and the success of their employees.

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