Guest Blog: Active Inclusion Starts With You

Inclusion. Diversity. Equity. Belonging. Togetherness. Access. A mouthful of trendy buzzwords. Also, simple ways to describe what we all need as humans: to feel like we are part of something larger than ourselves. Data shows that diverse teams and inclusive leaders drive better business performance, and that’s because employees who feel included and valued contribute better work. If we know this, why does it require so much effort to convince employees, managers and leaders to invest in creating organizational cultures where employees can thrive?