Inclusive Workplaces: The Key Strategies for Sustainable Diversity Practices

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Keywords:

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Workplace, Organizational Culture

Abstract

recognizing the pivotal role these initiatives play in organizational success. Emphasizing the benefits of diverse teams, the research highlights their positive impact on innovation, employee engagement, and resilience during economic challenges. The study underscores persistent challenges in achieving DEI goals, particularly in industries like finance, emphasizing the need for ongoing efforts. Examining the unique challenges faced by women, especially during the global pandemic, the research integrates McKinsey's findings to underscore the need for gender-responsive policies within broader DEI frameworks. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) emerge as essential components, fostering inclusivity, talent development, and a sense of community. The study aligns these insights with Rosanna Durruthy's perspectives, emphasizing ERGs as more than symbolic gestures. Ceridian's Pulse of Talent research report informs the study's recommendation for a continuous reassessment of company policies, recognizing the transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on workplace flexibility definitions. The findings advocate for addressing unconscious bias, promoting pay equity, and implementing strategic training programs. As organizations navigate a dispersed workforce and global challenges, the study concludes that DEI efforts are not only vital for crisis management but integral to long-term success, contributing to employee engagement, attracting diverse talent, and cultivating a thriving organizational culture.

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2024-01-25

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Groenewald, E. . (2024). Inclusive Workplaces: The Key Strategies for Sustainable Diversity Practices. International Multidisciplinary Journal of Research for Innovation, Sustainability, and Excellence (IMJRISE), 1(1), 156-161. https://risejournals.org/index.php/imjrise/article/view/20