What is diversity and inclusion (D&I)?

Why diversity and inclusion are essential for successful companies

Diversity and inclusion are not just beneficial to employees, but businesses as well. One of the primary benefits is better productivity. It is up to companies to help employees feel comfortable in the workplace. People typically want to do well in the right environment. By encouraging staff to work well as individuals in inclusive teams, people are more likely to perform. Teams are also more motivated and the result is better productivity and quality of work. 

Diversity and inclusion in the business also helps to promote innovation. This is because of the availability of diverse talent who can also create great products and services for diverse markets. The employees also get more innovative because they take pride in their work and love working. The increased levels of creativity also help increase the company’s revenue.

A diverse and inclusive workplace culture helps businesses attract a wider number of people to the business. This means more potential employees and potentially additional customers too. Diverse workplaces can play a significant role in the growth of a business. Studies indicate that employees working in a diverse and inclusive work culture are more likely to stay at the company for longer.

What can organisations do to understand diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

There are a wide range of benefits for employers and employees when it comes to improving workplace culture. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is key to keeping staff happy. However, getting things wrong can have a number of negative implications for businesses. There are a variety of reasons a member of staff may wish to leave although, generally speaking, staff who are unhappy at work are more likely look for a new employer.

If a company has high staff turnover, or finds it difficult to attract new employees, then there are a range of measures that could improve the employee experience. However, it is important for employers to understand the real issues before taking action.

WorkBuzz employee engagement surveys can help companies understand diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our employee surveys are designed to give meaningful insight. Organisations can gather data about the employee experience and use the information to improve key issues or areas of concern.

How can WorkBuzz help companies create a diverse and inclusive workplace?

To create a more diverse and inclusive workplace, it is important to listen to your employees and gain an understanding of how well represented they feel. WorkBuzz offers a flexible, simple to use, and confidential employee engagement platform which allow employers to easily gather this information.

WorkBuzz have a ‘best practice’ question library that can be combined with any custom questions you feel are relevant for your workplace, to create a bespoke employee survey which focuses on diversity and inclusion.  Responses from the survey can then be turned into actionable insights and used to drive change in the areas that matter most to your employees. Benchmarking is also available so you can understand how you compare to similar organisations.