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style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\nCommunication is everything in the workplace.\n\nDid you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitel.com\/learn\/resource-center\/2019-Workplace-Productivity-Report\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">nearly 15% of an employee\u2019s total work time is wasted<\/a> on inefficient communications? On a global basis, that\u2019s more than $10,000 per employee per year wasted on communication inefficiencies.\n\nPoor communication or communication breakdowns can affect workplace productivity, staff turnover, and professional relationships within teams. Recognising the communication barriers that exist in your workplace, and adopting strategies to resolve them, will help you build and maintain a more positive work environment for all employees.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_3868\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3868\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Comic regarding poor communication skills in the workplace\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3868\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image5-1.png\" width=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image5-1.png 900w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image5-1-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image5-1-768x240.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image5-1-440x137.png 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Dilbert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"key-points\">Key points:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Effective communication is vital in the workplace for increasing productivity, employee retention, fostering trust, mitigating conflict, and overcoming various communication barriers.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Barriers to communication impact productivity, staff turnover, and professional relationships.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">15% of work time is wasted on inefficient communication, costing globally over $10,000 per employee annually.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Common communication barriers include physical, geographical, cultural, linguistic, generational, hierarchical, and emotional barriers.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tackling communication barriers in the workplace requires understanding employee communication styles, setting clear objectives, fostering inclusivity, and promoting two-way feedback.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-effective-communication-important-at-work\">Why is effective communication important at work?<\/h2>\nEverything done at work starts with communication. Texts, emails, meetings, announcements&#8230;\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"rich-text-component css-1g5t2dl e1wnkr790\">&#8220;Great things in business are never done by one person. They&#8217;re done by a team of people.\u201d \u2014 Steve Jobs<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"1-increases-productivity\">1. Increases productivity<\/h3>\nEffective communication helps to eliminate unnecessary roadblocks or problems, increase overall productivity, and strengthens relationships in the team. Employees who communicate effectively with each other also work better together, and make decisions easier while discovering the best solutions.\n\nLikewise, good communication allows managers to effectively convey their expectations, understand the skills and needs of their employees, and give clear directions when delegating tasks, enhancing the overall effectiveness of a project.\n\nStatistics show that well-connected teams which leverage social technologies to improve communication and collaboration see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/industries\/technology-media-and-telecommunications\/our-insights\/the-social-economy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">an increase in productivity by 20-25%.<\/a>\n<h3 id=\"2-increases-retention\">2. Increases retention<\/h3>\nEffective communication leads to stronger <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/solutions\/employee-engagement-software\/\">employee engagement<\/a> \u2014 when employees feel recognised, validated and supported at work, they are more committed in contributing towards organisational goals. In fact, employees who feel that their voice is heard are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/nazbeheshti\/2019\/01\/16\/10-timely-statistics-about-the-connection-between-employee-engagement-and-wellness\/?sh=220fd57722a0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">4.6 times more likely to feel empowered to perform their best work<\/a>.\n\nProviding constant feedback between supervisors and employees, having open channels of communication, and sharing key updates or information with employees are all important enablers of employee engagement. This environment enhances an employee\u2019s sense of belonging to the organisation, because they are constantly \u2018in the know\u2019 and well-informed about workplace changes, development opportunities and social gatherings.\n\nWhen a culture of good two-way communication is established in a team or workplace, employees are able to share ideas freely or raise problems, be more engaged in their work, and become well-aligned with company objectives.\n<h3 id=\"3-facilitates-stronger-relationships-built-on-trust\">3. Facilitates stronger relationships built on trust<\/h3>\nCommunication is central to promoting camaraderie and collaboration. Teamwork begins by building trust, and effective communication helps to improve and strengthen relationships between team members \u2014 creating a positive and rewarding work environment.\n\nHaving a company culture which fosters transparency through open communication also helps to build trust between employers and employees. It allows employees to feel better connected to their workplace, gain a better understanding of their organisation\u2019s strategy, identify with company values, all the while solidifying their sense of belonging by realising their role in the wider purpose.\n<h3 id=\"4-mitigates-conflict\">4. Mitigates conflict<\/h3>\nConflicts often arise in the workplace due to a variety of reasons. Employees can feel misunderstood, or misunderstandings can be caused due to a difference in communication styles. The lack of understanding between employees on their differing communication styles can result in team members feeling disrespected, disregarded, or taken advantage of \u2014 which leads to unnecessary tension and conflict.\n\nHaving better communication within the team allows each individual to express and address their needs, lays the foundation for smoother collaboration, and increases employee engagement.\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-most-common-communication-barriers-in-the-workplace\">What are the most common communication barriers in the workplace?<\/h2>\nCan you identify any of these barriers in your current workplace?\n<h3 id=\"1-physical-barriers\">1. Physical barriers<\/h3>\nThere are plenty of physical barriers such as work environments, background noise, and communication channel issues that, in turn, create communication barriers.\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"two colleagues chatting happily in the office\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3867\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/image7.jpg\" width=\"1999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image7.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image7-440x293.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/>\n\nWork environments play a huge role in influencing communication. There\u2019s a reason why the seating arrangements in an office are organised by teams \u2014 it facilitates effective communication when it comes to asking questions, bouncing ideas off each other, and building strong relationships when members have to constantly communicate and collaborate with each other daily.\n\nIf an organisation has team members scattered around on different floors, hot-desking, or adopting hybrid models whereby team members are never in the office at the same time, it may hinder communication, unless appropriate processes are put into place to compensate for the lack of physical presence.\n\nAnother factor that affects communication is how comfortable employees feel at their workplace. If their home or office setup isn\u2019t optimal, employees may find it hard to focus and communicate clearly regarding their day-to-day tasks. They can be easily distracted by their environments because it is too hot or cold, their desks and chairs are too low, high or uncomfortable, or if the lighting is too bright or dim.\n\nBackground noise is also another common barrier to effective communication. Employees who work in the office may often struggle with colleagues having loud conversations nearby \u2014 which can be distracting when you\u2019re trying to focus on a task or attending a meeting. Those working from home may be constantly disturbed by noise from their family members, roommates, or partners, or even construction noise from their neighbours (but noises from pets are definitely welcome)!\n<h3 id=\"2-geographical-barriers\">2. Geographical barriers<\/h3>\nTime and distance primarily affect <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/remote-working-guide\/\">remote working<\/a> teams the most, as employees do not work from the same office, or even the same time zone. This can make real-time communication or in-person communication inconvenient, or near impossible \u2014 unless compromises are made to find a suitable meeting time for all parties. It may also result in issues with <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/develop-trust-remote-working\/\">developing trust<\/a> amongst teams, unless processes are put in place to ensure visibility and transparency of tasks to be done and progress made.\n<h3 id=\"3-cultural-differences\">3. Cultural differences<\/h3>\nCultural differences become more pronounced in a global team, involving cultural norms, beliefs, and values. Cultural barriers tend to arise as employees have different communication styles stemming from their own social norms and values. It might also lead to misunderstandings as individuals may form wrong assumptions based on stereotypes of the other person&#8217;s culture.\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"two colleagues chatting in the office\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3866\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image4.jpg\" width=\"1999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image4.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image4-440x293.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/>\n\nSocial etiquette is also different in each culture. For example, maintaining strong eye contact in professional settings can be seen as assertive and confident in some cultures, while it can be seen as aggressive and disrespectful in others.\n\nEach culture is also unique in its own way, with differing cultural norms, beliefs and values, as well as holidays, religions and customs. Rules for proper business etiquette can be vastly different, and hence cause employees from different cultures to misinterpret each other. Global team members might find a comment or action by their colleague unusual, uncomfortable, or disrespectful, which breeds resentment within the team and further reinforces communication barriers.\n\nLet\u2019s also not forget ethnocentrism \u2014 which is a feeling of superiority regarding one\u2019s own culture or way of life. Holding stereotypes against a particular culture or group of people is very detrimental to workplace culture, and can manifest in many forms such as microaggressions, biases and overt or subtle discrimination. Having prejudices against team members prevents an inclusive workplace environment and disrupts effective communication between colleagues.\n\n<h3 id=\"4-language-barriers\">4. Language barriers<\/h3>\nLanguage is another crucial barrier to effective communication \u2014 global teams with members who have different mother tongues may struggle to communicate effectively with each other. Some people might have strong accents, which may make understanding difficult, and messages don\u2019t get clearly communicated across.\n\nSlang words might also be easily understood in some cultures but not in others \u2014 can you think of any? We\u2019ve got some Australian examples you might have heard of, such as \u2018arvo\u2019, \u2018chucking a sickie\u2019, \u2018take a squiz\u2019, and \u2018ta\u2019. Or Singaporean examples like \u2018Can lah\u2019, \u2018chop chop get this done\u2019, \u2018sian\u2019 and \u2018eye power only\u2019.\n\nNonverbal language such as hand gestures, body language, or facial expressions can also hold different meanings in different cultures, so it\u2019s important for employees to be aware and sensitive of their environments before using it in communication.\n<h3 id=\"5-generational-barriers\">5. Generational barriers<\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"employees working side by side in the office\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3865\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image2-1.png\" width=\"1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image2-1.png 1170w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image2-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image2-1-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image2-1-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image2-1-440x294.png 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/>\n\nDo the words \u2018boomer\u2019 and \u2018millenial\u2019 sound familiar? They can be hurtful remarks when used in derogatory contexts, and are often used when older generations have prejudices against the younger generation or vice versa. <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/ageism-in-the-workplace\/\">Ageism or reverse ageism is pervasive in the workplace<\/a>, and this leads to communication barriers because it hinders collaboration between intergenerational teams.\n\nOlder employees tend to dismiss the opinions and efforts of younger employees, viewing them as inexperienced, lazy or quitters in the workplace; while younger employees view older employees as inflexible, out of touch, or having limited competency when it comes to using technology. This creates workplace silos with neither generation willing to communicate with each other.\n<h3 id=\"6-hierarchical-barriers\">6. Hierarchical barriers<\/h3>\nHierarchies are essential in organisations to ensure structure, but communication can be complicated between employees of varying status levels. Communication barriers are likely more prevalent in organisations where hierarchy is strictly enforced and respected, and employees of differing statuses can only converse through \u2018official\u2019 communication channels like emails.\n\nOr worse, a top-down hierarchy where communication is one-sided means any information is simply passed down from the CEO to the rest of the company, without any input from employees who are stifled and silenced.\n\nEmployees in senior positions can be tempted to dismiss messages, feedback, or ideas from subordinates, simply because they are empowered to do so based on their hierarchical level and status. Conversely, subordinate employees might be reluctant and fearful of communicating honestly and authentically with their superiors, as they do not want to inadvertently offend them and hamper their own career opportunities.\n<h3 id=\"7-emotionalpsychological-barriers\">7. Emotional\/psychological barriers<\/h3>\nEmotional or psychological barriers such as anger, pride, and social anxiety can impact communication in the workplace. These emotions hold employees back from effectively communicating with their teammates, and also prevent them from listening attentively or considering alternative perspectives on issues.\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"woman at work biting a pencil\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3864\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/image8-1.png\" width=\"1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image8-1.png 1170w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image8-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image8-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image8-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image8-1-440x293.png 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/>\n\nEmployees who are prone to anger are less likely to be logical in discussions, and hamper productivity in solving problems. They are more inclined to resist the opinions and ideas of others, and cause the receiving party to become defensive, afraid, hurt, and feel disrespected. This results in a communication barrier because team members are less likely to approach that individual for questions or solutions as they do not want to provoke them.\n\nPride is another key communication barrier because it implies that an individual takes pride in their words and actions \u2014 and in extreme cases, it causes them to talk more than they listen. Listening is a very important skill in effective communication because it facilitates discussions. If an individual is stubborn in proving that their opinion is the best and only way to do things, teammates will find them incredibly difficult to work with, hampering productivity and workflows.\n\nAnxiety is also an emotional barrier to workplace communication. Individuals with generalised anxiety can struggle with effective communication skills in an office setting or in virtual meetings, because they are constantly worried about what to say and are unable to concentrate on what others are saying. Social anxiety may also cause employees to selectively avoid social situations in the workplace, and communication suffers as a result.\n<h2 id=\"5-ways-to-overcome-communication-barriers-in-the-workplace\">5 ways to overcome communication barriers in the workplace<\/h2>\nNow that you know the common communication barriers in the workplace, it\u2019s time to find out how to overcome them.\n<h3 id=\"1-identify-differing-communication-styles\">1. Identify differing communication styles<\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"group of people chatting together at a table\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3863\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image1-1.png\" width=\"1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image1-1.png 1170w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image1-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image1-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image1-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image1-1-440x293.png 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/>\n\nThere is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to managing employees. Each individual communicates in their own style at work, based on their backgrounds, strengths and needs. Some may prefer verbal communication, while others prefer written communications. Some may be direct and concise in verbiage, while others rely on the use of tone, facial expressions and gestures.\n\nWhen individuals don\u2019t recognise the needs of the other party, it creates obstacles in communication. As a leader, you need to identify each individual\u2019s communication style within your team to figure out a process that works best for everyone.\n\nPersonality tests can help your team members understand their own communication styles better, and also provide full transparency when everyone shares their individual results with the team. Popular options include the <a href=\"https:\/\/asia.themyersbriggs.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MBTI test<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discprofile.com\/what-is-disc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DiSC Personality Test<\/a>.\n<h3 id=\"2-establish-okrs\">2. Establish OKRs<\/h3>\nIf you haven\u2019t heard of <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/okrs-guide\/\">OKRs<\/a> before, they stand for Objective Key Results.\n\nThe objective is defined as the big goal to be achieved, and the key results help to measure the progress towards hitting that objective. They can be created top-down and bottom-up, and it\u2019s key for company level OKRs to be established first.\n\nHow does this help with communication you ask? It helps remove barriers to effective communication when employees are informed and aware of the common goal they are all working towards. By having company OKRs, which are designed to be public and set for everyone in the business, all employees have a clear picture of what is expected of them.\n\nThis also facilitates employee OKRs to be established, where each employee has a say in how they can help achieve the company OKRs through their respective roles. OKRs help to build a culture of transparency, which in turn cultivates trust and team spirit when everyone is cognisant of their individual roles and responsibilities.\n<h3 id=\"3-embrace-asynchronous-communication\">3. Embrace asynchronous communication<\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Laptop showing an ongoing zoom meeting in the background\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3862\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/image6-1.png\" width=\"1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image6-1.png 1170w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image6-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image6-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image6-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image6-1-440x293.png 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/>\n\nRemote work has become the new buzzword ever since the pandemic. However, as many across the world embrace the new way of working, it\u2019s also led to the emergence of geographical, physical, cultural, and language barriers in the workplace. Enter asynchronous communications!\n\nWith team members spread around globally in different timezones, embracing asynchronous working is key. Plus, it comes with a whole host of benefits, such as providing big chunks of focus time and ensuring progress is constantly made regardless of the hour in the day. There\u2019s also plenty of ways you can <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/communication-cadence-distributed-team\/\">set up a communication cadence for distributed teams<\/a>.\n\nDon\u2019t forget the usage of digital platforms, which is essential for effective asynchronous communication. Be sure to incorporate <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/remote-working-software\/\">communication tools for remote working<\/a> so regardless of the time difference, your team members are getting their intentions conveyed accurately and smoothly across.\n\nKeen to find out more on how you can better manage your team the remote-first way? Download our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/the-remote-first-workplace-playbook\/\">remote first workplace playbook<\/a> today.\n<h3 id=\"4-create-an-inclusive-workplace\">4. Create an inclusive workplace<\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"employees gathered in a circle sitting down and chatting\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3861\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image3-2.png\" width=\"1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image3-2.png 1170w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image3-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image3-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image3-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/image3-2-440x293.png 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/>\n\nEvery employee wants to work in an inclusive workplace where they feel safe, accepted, and heard. Creating an inclusive workplace doesn\u2019t just mean recruiting diverse talent \u2014 it goes beyond that and requires additional investment and support to ensure job satisfaction.\n\nYou don\u2019t want your employees masking their authentic selves at work because they don\u2019t feel comfortable or seen, this is when cultural differences and language barriers in communication arise, affecting overall productivity as well as employee retention and engagement.\n\nIf you want to leverage your team\u2019s differences and capitalise on their unique backgrounds, ideas and opinions as strengths to propel your business forwards and upwards, fostering <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/inclusive-workplace\/\">an inclusive workplace culture<\/a> should be a key priority. Be open to learning new things about their culture, lifestyle, quirks, interests and beliefs from each and every one of them.\n\nCheck out our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/diversity-inclusion-handbook\/\">diversity and inclusion handbook<\/a> for more helpful tips, to combat any possible workplace communication barriers that might arise from having a diverse workforce.\n<h3 id=\"5-encourage-two-way-feedback\">5. Encourage two-way feedback<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/what-are-1-1s\/\">Having consistent 1:1s<\/a> with your employee is a great way to provide feedback both ways and facilitate communication without any emphasis on hierarchy. Rather than let their feelings and emotions bottle up without any recourse, 1:1s provide the opportunity for them to have open and honest conversations about their difficulties <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/how-to-implement-effective-11s\/\">in a safe environment<\/a>.\n\nThere are plenty of guided <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/1-1-questions\/\">questions you can ask in a one-on-one meeting<\/a> to help identify any barriers to communication your employee is currently facing. They\u2019ll be able to raise any red flags they spot in internal communications, or point out any teammates that they are struggling to communicate with due to differing communication styles.\n\nEnsure that you receive their feedback with empathy, and help them out by giving them effective feedback with radical candour. Dedicating time on a regular basis for teammates and leaders to connect and communicate is vital in creating a harmonious work environment. Download our bundle for more tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/running-effective-11s-bundle\/\">how to run effective 1:1s<\/a>.\n<h2 id=\"good-communication-in-the-workplace-comes-from-a-positive-work-environment\">Good communication in the workplace comes from a positive work environment<\/h2>\nYou don\u2019t want to wait to be dealing with barriers to communication in the workplace only as and when they arise. 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