Curiosity & adaptability | Top 3 skills to drive inclusivity in the workplace

Article written by Susan Hilliar, Head of International Communications at Cornerstone OnDemand

In 2022, the importance of building a workplace culture that is both diverse and inclusive is paramount. All employees should feel that they belong within their organisations, without any limitations based on who they are.

Interestingly, there is also a correlation between inclusive workplaces and organisational performance. A report from Deloitte found that organisations with inclusive cultures were six times more likely to be innovative and agile, and eight times more likely to achieve better business outcomes. The same report found that "an increase in individuals' feelings of inclusion translates into an increase in perceived team performance”.

Of course, no organisation should be driven purely by the promise of improved business performance. Even if inclusivity had no perceptible business impact, it should still be a top priority for organisations who value their people – it’s a human-centred issue with employee wellbeing at its heart. However, work still clearly needs to be done in this area.