Diversity is having or being composed of differing elements, especially the inclusion of people of different races, cultures, etc. In a group or organization. It is the instance of being composed of different elements or qualities. It is an instance of being diverse. It is about what makes each person stand out and includes our backgrounds, personalities, experiences, and belief systems. All the things that make us who we are. It is a combination of our differences that shapes our view of the world, our perspective, and our approach.
Inclusion on the other hand is the state of being respected, supported, and valued. It is about focusing on the needs of every person and ensuring an enabling environment for the achievement of his or her potential.
The concept of diversity and inclusion are two interconnected concepts and could be interchangeable. Diversity is about representation. It is about how well the contributions, perspectives, and presence of the group of people within an organization are valued and integrated into an environment.
What is the difference between diversity & inclusion?
An environment with many genders, races, nationalities, and sexual orientations are present but only the perspectives of certain groups are valued or carry any authority or influence may be diverse but not inclusive.
Diversity and inclusion are more than policies, programs, or headcounts. Equitable employers outpace their competitors by respecting the unique needs, perspectives, and potential of all their team members. As a result, diverse and inclusive workplaces earn deeper trust and more commitment from their employees.
What is diversity & inclusion in the workplace?
A diverse and inclusive workplace is one that makes everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the business, feel equally involved in and supported in all areas of the workplace.
Why is diversity & inclusion in the workplace Important?
Research has shown many benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Higher revenue growth
Greater readiness to innovate.
Increased ability to recruit a diverse talent pool
5.4 times higher employee retention
Inclusion in the workplace is one of the most important keys to retention.
When employees don’t feel that their ideas, presence, or contributions are truly valued or taken seriously by their organization, they will eventually leave.
Research has shown that when employees trust that they, and their colleagues, will be treated regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or age, they are.
9.8 times more likely to look forward to going to work.
6.3 times more likely to have pride in their work.
5.4 times more likely to want to stay a long time at their company.
Having an inclusive workplace culture will not only help attract a diverse set of talent but also help retain the diverse talent attracted in the first place.
What is an inclusive workplace?
The diversity that lacks genuine inclusion is often called “tokenism.” An inclusive workplace doesn’t just have a diversity of people present, it has a diversity of people involved, developed, empowered, and trusted by the business. EMBA28
