workplace diversity

How Inclusivity Can End the Great Resignation

Several weeks back I shared an article from Knowledge@Wharton about how inclusivity in the workplace, and making sure employees’ personal stories are represented can be the turning point in talent retention. Recently, the pros at Wharton published a follow up article in which they share the keys to avoiding the Great Resignation. Spoiler alert: it’s all in the management.

Their research shows that at every level of management, from supervisors all the way to C-suite executives, fair practices matter. It’s not simply a matter of managing well, either. Managers work tirelessly to create an environment where everyone feels valued, represented, and heard. If management can achieve this, talent will be less inclined to seek other employment options. In fact, as they state in the article: “Companies that earn a reputation for being a place where everyone is seen, heard and valued may not have to worry about the Great Resignation.” Give it a read to see how your company can benefit.

A Psychologically Safe Workplace

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“Safe space” has been a buzzword for quite a few years now, and with good reason. In a volatile and divided political climate, with the lines between social lives and work lives blurring more than ever, employees are looking to work with organizations whose values align with their own. Part of aligning values (even if there is a great diversity in opinion), is to create an environment where employees are encouraged to discuss controversial topics in a supportive setting. The more opportunities employees have to understand each others’ points of views, the more open and accepting the workplace will be.

A recent article from Tom Barry in Chief Executive Magazine outlines the whys and hows of employees’ desires to work in a safe environment. In addition, he goes on to list the simple steps one can take to get any organization on the right track. Take five minutes to check out the article, and see how well an open dialogue can help foster a culture of trust and acceptance.