Dismantling the Obstacles to Workplace Inclusion The Guide that Inspires Thought and Motivates Action
Dismantling the Obstacles to Workplace Inclusion The Guide that Inspires Thought and Motivates Action
Progressive leadership means hiring a diverse team of individuals and creating a company culture where equity and inclusion are top of mind.Workplace landscapes are changing at an exponential rate, with no stopping in sight. In order to foster employee attraction, sustainability and organizational success, we must create spaces that are diverse, equitable and inclusive. As birth rates in Canada continue to decline, we are in need of experienced and skilled workers to meet the demand. With Canadian immigration rates on the rise, diversity in the workplace is here to stay.Now is the time to cultivate organizations where employees with differing backgrounds, cultural identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations and racialized group are welcomed, valued and respected.In order to grow as an individual and innovate as an organization, it takes a top-down approach. It requires effort, transparency, outside-the-box thinking, teamwork, collaboration and a willingness to learn.This guide will provide you with stories, studies and strategies to help you dismantle the six obstacles that prevent workplace inclusion:✓ Fear✓ Unconscious Bias✓ Lack of Awareness of Heterosexual Privilege✓ Ignorance✓ Resistance✓ Lack of PracticeA primary factor driving organizational success and change is human behaviour. As a CEO, HR manager or leadership professional, you have the power to create an impact. Prepare to be inspired and ready to take action as Kristy Ware, coach, consultant, speaker and educator, shares her passion and knowledge openly and honestly.Let’s be the change we wish to see in the world, and let’s start today!
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Progressive leadership means hiring a diverse team of individuals and creating a company culture where equity and inclusion are top of mind.Workplace landscapes are changing at an exponential rate, with no stopping in sight. In order to foster employee attraction, sustainability and organizational success, we must create spaces that are diverse, equitable and inclusive. As birth rates in Canada continue to decline, we are in need of experienced and skilled workers to meet the demand. With Canadian immigration rates on the rise, diversity in the workplace is here to stay.Now is the time to cultivate organizations where employees with differing backgrounds, cultural identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations and racialized group are welcomed, valued and respected.In order to grow as an individual and innovate as an organization, it takes a top-down approach. It requires effort, transparency, outside-the-box thinking, teamwork, collaboration and a willingness to learn.This guide will provide you with stories, studies and strategies to help you dismantle the six obstacles that prevent workplace inclusion:✓ Fear✓ Unconscious Bias✓ Lack of Awareness of Heterosexual Privilege✓ Ignorance✓ Resistance✓ Lack of PracticeA primary factor driving organizational success and change is human behaviour. As a CEO, HR manager or leadership professional, you have the power to create an impact. Prepare to be inspired and ready to take action as Kristy Ware, coach, consultant, speaker and educator, shares her passion and knowledge openly and honestly.Let’s be the change we wish to see in the world, and let’s start today!
