The basic premise of inclusion in the workplace is to ensure no one’s age, disability, social background, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or parental status makes them feel alienated, excluded or ostracised from the functions of the workplace. The ultimate goal is to allow everyone to be their whole and most authentic selves at work.

“When we feel a sense of belonging it is not because we are the same as everyone else but because we have been accepted as we are.”

Here are some examples of how employees describe what it means to feel included:
• They have a voice that is sought after, respected and valued.
• They feel like they belong – a sense of connection, security and support.
• That the company cares about their unique strengths and experiences.
• The company cares about their aspirations for growth and development.
• They have access to support from managers and wellbeing resources.

In association with Results by Design and Glenn Diversity André delivers learning programs on:

• Why DEI Matters (the business and moral case for DEI in the workplace)
• Words Matter (the consequences of non-inclusive language)
• Recognising and Mitigating Bias (build strategies for recognising and then counteracting unconscious biases)
• Microaggressions (identify “red flag” micro-messages and other dismissive behaviors that perpetuate bias)
• Allyship in Action (identify what allyship is and isn’t and learn tips/strategies for being an ally)