Creating a Work Environment That Values True Diversity and Inclusion

A diverse and inclusive workplace is one in which everyone feels equally involved and supported in all aspects of the workplace, regardless of who they are or what they do for the company. Diversity refers to the representation of people from various backgrounds and cultures, while inclusion refers to the contributions they make. Creating a work culture that values true diversity and inclusion is critical because it leads to increased revenue growth, increased innovation readiness, recruitment of a diverse talent pool, and increased employee retention. As a result, in this YouTube video on TED Talks, Starbucks COO Rosalind G. Brewer discusses a few effective methods to use in order to establish a work culture that values true diversity and inclusion.

Rosalind starts the conversation by answering where we are in terms of true diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Inclusion, she believes, is the greatest opportunity at work. She believes that talent inclusion is one of the most important opportunities that has yet to be fully realised. Companies are more concerned with reaching targets than with creating a positive environment in which employees can feel safe and productive. An inclusive environment, according to her, is one in which everyone feels heard. Meetings where employees can share their challenges and be completely heard, according to her, are an effective way to enforce true diversity and inclusion at work. When making major decisions, she believes it is critical to have a variety of perspectives. True diversity and inclusion at work begins with very simple things and very straightforward steps. Assist people of various backgrounds in fully participating in conversations in which their participation may be limited due to factors such as language barriers. It all starts with developing relationships, getting to know people for who they are, and engaging and listening to them. This aids in the engagement of more employees as well as employee retention. She believes it is critical for everyone at work to openly share their cultures and backgrounds so that everyone can get to know their coworkers and engagement structures.

Fostering a work culture that values true diversity and inclusion is critical for a positive corporate culture that encourages employees to do their best work. You will learn why it is critical to create a work culture that values true diversity and inclusion by listening to this discussion by Starbucks COO Rosalind G. Brewer in this YouTube video of TED Talks.