{"id":30185,"date":"2023-04-14T11:42:59","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T01:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/companies-with-inclusive-cultures\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T07:48:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T07:48:35","slug":"companies-with-inclusive-cultures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/companies-with-inclusive-cultures\/","title":{"rendered":"5 companies with inclusive cultures we can learn from"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-template-header has-neutral-100-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--16)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"--bb--crumb-gap:.4em;\" class=\"blog-template-breadcrumb wp-block-employmentherocom2025-breadcrumb-block\"><nav 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Here\u2019s what some leading companies have done and how you can do the same.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-meta-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query wp-block-hosts-query has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-query-is-layout-1 wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul data-wp-interactive=\"eh-hosts\" class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-1 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li data-host-index=\"0\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.openDetail\" class=\"wp-block-post post-20903 hosts type-hosts status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure style=\"width:52px;height:52px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-120x120.jpg\" class=\"attachment-host_thumbnail size-host_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Carissa Ng\" style=\"border-radius:60px;height:52px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-54x54.jpg 54w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-108x108.jpg 108w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-685x683.jpg 685w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-216x216.jpg 216w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-432x432.jpg 432w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-112x112.jpg 112w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-142x142.jpg 142w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-284x284.jpg 284w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/1530256332063.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-sm-font-size is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h6 style=\"line-height:1.3; border-right-width:1px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--black); padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2);\" class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-1e20e747939e3458765ab321928f59b7 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-violet-500-color has-sm-font-size\">Carissa Ng<\/h6><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-left:0\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2023-04-14T11:42:59+00:00\">Apr 14, 2023<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-19T07:48:35+00:00\">Sep 19, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">14 mins read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized blog-template-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/image2-1.png\" alt=\"Image\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:864px;height:561px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" id=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"content-single-table-content\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content_single content_single--blog content-single-content-wysiwyg wysiwyg content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\nDon\u2019t you love it when you learn a fun fact about other companies? It\u2019s always so interesting to hear about what initiatives other companies have, and what the purpose of these unique initiatives are.\n\nFor example, did you know that Amazon managers spend two days every year attending call-centre training? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/jeff-bezos-lessons-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yes, even the CEO<\/a>. It is aimed at helping everyone understand that the customers are at the centre of everything they do.\n\nSimilarly, when we think about inclusive workplaces, what comes to mind first? Do you know of any companies that have a great <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/diversity-inclusion-handbook\/\">diversity and inclusion<\/a> initiative? What do they look like?\n\nA truly inclusive company isn\u2019t just about having a diverse group of employees, but also fostering an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. From Woolworths Group to Uniqlo, these companies have inclusive cultures that we can all learn from.\n\nSo if you&#8217;re ready to be inspired and learn from the best, then grab a cup of coffee (or tea, whatever you prefer) and let&#8217;s get started!\n<h2>Why is an inclusive culture at work so important?<\/h2>\nDriving a diverse and inclusive environment brings about huge benefits, such as increased employee engagement, productivity, and retention rates.\n\nIn fact, a study by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/smarterwithgartner\/diversity-and-inclusion-build-high-performance-teams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gartner<\/a> showed that gender-diverse and inclusive teams outperformed gender-homogeneous, less inclusive teams by 50% on average. When employees feel a sense of belonging to the team and the company, they are more engaged and comfortable enough to bring their full selves to work. They are also more likely to be motivated to work and contribute to the overall success of the company.\n\nSecondly, an inclusive culture leads to a more diverse workforce, which can be beneficial for businesses in numerous ways. Diverse teams bring a wider range of perspectives, ideas, and experiences to the table, which can lead to better problem-solving, innovation, and creativity. It also allows companies to better understand and serve a diverse customer base. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcg.com\/publications\/2018\/how-diverse-leadership-teams-boost-innovation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BCG<\/a> has found that companies with more diverse leadership teams report higher innovation revenue \u2014 further proving this point.\n\nFor insights into how to measure diversity and inclusion in the workplace, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/diversity-inclusion-metrics\/\">this guide<\/a> on D&amp;I metrics.\n\nHaving an inclusive company culture also helps to reduce discrimination, prejudice, and harassment in the workplace. By promoting a culture of respect, learning and understanding, you create a safer and more supportive environment for all employees.\n\nAn inclusive work culture has also become a top priority for many jobseekers. A study by <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/content\/dam\/Deloitte\/us\/Documents\/about-deloitte\/us-about-deloitte-unleashing-power-of-inclusion.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deloitte<\/a> showed that 80% of respondents indicated that inclusion is important when choosing an employer, 39% would leave their current organisation for a more inclusive one, and 23% have already left their organisation for a more inclusive one. It\u2019s pretty clear that to attract and retain top talent today, fostering an inclusive culture is key.\n<h2>What does a diverse and inclusive workplace look like?<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28031\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image4-1.png\" alt=\"group of diverse employees sitting around the table discussing \" width=\"1124\" height=\"750\" \/>\n\nA diverse and inclusive workplace is one that values all individuals, recognises the unique contributions of each person, and fosters a sense of community and belonging. It\u2019s where all individuals feel welcomed and respected, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes them unique.\n\nHere\u2019s what you should be able to find in an inclusive workplace culture:\n<ul>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Diverse representation: A workforce that includes individuals from different backgrounds and experiences creates a melting pot of ideas, perspectives, and skills. It\u2019s also important for the leadership team to have a diverse mix.<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Equal opportunities: All employees have access to the same opportunities for growth, advancement, and success.<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Inclusive policies and practices: This includes policies that support flexible work arrangements, parental leave and accommodations for individuals with disabilities, among others.<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Open communication: Employees feel free to express their opinions and ideas, while managers encourage open dialogue and feedback.<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Respectful behaviour: Everyone treats one another with mutual respect, and all forms of discrimination, prejudice, or harassment are not tolerated.<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Commitment to diversity training: Differences are celebrated and opportunities to learn from and appreciate various cultures and backgrounds are provided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5 companies with inclusive cultures worth learning from<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28027\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image3-1.png\" alt=\"group of diverse employees huddle around a table brainstorming\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/image3-1.png 1125w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/image3-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/image3-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/image3-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/image3-1-440x293.png 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/>\n<blockquote><strong><em>\u201cDiversity is the mix, inclusion is making the mix work\u201d \u2013 Andres Tapia<\/em><\/strong><\/blockquote>\n<h3>1. Woolworths Group<\/h3>\nWoolworths is a household brand for many, particularly those in Australia and New Zealand. In the 2019 Refinitiv Diversity &amp; Inclusion (D&amp;I) Index, it emerged as the <a href=\"https:\/\/insideretail.com.au\/news\/woolworths-comes-out-on-top-for-diversity-and-inclusion-in-asia-pacific-201909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top organisation for Asia Pacific<\/a>, and was recognised for its continued focus on LGBTI inclusion, refugee employment programs, and the launch of the company\u2019s second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).\n\nIt was also the first retailer to be awarded Gold in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusiveemployers.com.au\/profile\/woolworths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australian Workplace Equality Index<\/a> in 2018. \u2018Wear it Purple Day\u2019 is recognised across the business \u2014 a day where their stores, support offices and sites celebrate diversity and support LGBTI team members. They\u2019ve committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace by providing support and guidance in relation to gender transition, which involves tailored support for the transitioning employee, their managers and team members.\n\nThat\u2019s not all\u2014they\u2019ve also updated their preferred dress code, removing gendered clothing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woolworthsgroup.com.au\/au\/en\/sustainability\/People\/inclusive-workplace.html#accordion-c0017a870a-item-eb77a0b8c6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">introducing Gender Affirmation paid leave<\/a> (a first for Australian and New Zealand retailers).\n\nAs one of the biggest employers of Gen Z in the nation, they are constantly looking for ways to foster a stronger sense of belonging amongst employees. They\u2019ve established the Inclusion Guild, comprising senior leaders and diverse team members to drive changes that will create a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and remove any systemic barriers to underrepresented groups.\n\nWoolworths also has more than 3600 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team members across the Group, has shown public support of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and is actively improving processes to empower internal and external Indigenous voices in decision-making.\n\nWith regards to ethnic and religious diversity, new store designs have been incorporating multi-faith prayer rooms, and managers have been encouraged to work with Muslim employees to structure their work responsibilities around <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/support-muslim-employees-during-ramadan\/\">fasting periods during Ramadan<\/a>.\n<h3>2. Mastercard<\/h3>\nMastercard is familiar to everyone\u2014it\u2019s an unmissable logo on all of our debit and credit cards. Did you know that it has been steadily climbing up the ranks, eventually garnering 2nd position in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diversityinc.com\/top-50-list\/2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DiversityInc\u2019s list of Top 50 Companies for Diversity<\/a>?\n\nThey\u2019ve also got 9 distinct business resource groups (BRGs) with 130 chapters across 47 locations globally, created to promote a more inclusive culture for all, including people with disabilities, veterans, the LGBTQ+ community, and employees with Asian, Latin, or African descent.\n\nMastercard is also committed to equal pay for equal work. The company conducts an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastercard.us\/en-us\/vision\/who-we-are\/diversity-inclusion.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">annual pay equity analysis<\/a>, and female employees earn $1 USD for every $1 USD male employees earn, globally, while people of colour earn $1 USD for every $1 USD white employees earn.\n\nThey also spearheaded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplematters.in\/article\/employee-assistance-programs\/iwd-2023-mastercard-highlights-the-power-of-financial-literacy-and-leadership-in-womens-empowerment-37090\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Project Oorja\u2019 in India<\/a>, which is aimed at enhancing the inclusion and empowerment of women. It encompasses initiatives like \u2018Return to Work\u2019, to help mid-career female professionals who are on a break re-enter the workplace, as well as other benefits such as financial assistance to all employees for adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, and more.\n<h3>3. Yellow<\/h3>\nYellow is a multi-channel marketing agency in New Zealand. The company has adopted a strategy of putting people at the heart of everything they do, and the first initiative in its equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) programme was company-wide unconscious bias training for its small to medium sized business customers.\n\nPartnering with <a href=\"https:\/\/diversityworksnz.org.nz\/case-studies\/2022-diversity-awards-nz\/inclusive-workplace-yellow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diversity Works New Zealand<\/a>, Yellow trained 10 of its employees to deliver a condensed unconscious bias workshop. The chosen group of employees, who have diverse demographics and roles within Yellow, helped co-design the workshop. They were encouraged to share their personal stories and connections with the content as a powerful tool to connect with their customers and spark an interest in EDI.\n\nThrough this Human First initiative, Yellow has been able to drive change for a more inclusive and equitable environment both internally and externally. It\u2019s a great way of extending the reach of their inclusion initiatives, by not just focusing on the company culture itself but creating a ripple effect throughout the community.\n<h3>4. Lenovo<\/h3>\nLenovo is a renowned international PC provider, and has been receiving numerous accolades for its D&amp;I initiatives. It was listed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/gei\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI)<\/a> for the 4th consecutive year in 2023, and stood out in several categories such as; building an inclusive culture, having anti-sexual harassment policies, and developing a strong leadership and talent pipeline.\n\nThey\u2019ve also been recognised as a \u2018best place to work for disability inclusion\u2019 by the Disability Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Additionally, Lenovo is ranked on the <a href=\"https:\/\/news.lenovo.com\/pressroom\/press-releases\/lenovo-earns-perfect-score-for-fifth-consecutive-year-in-2022-corporate-equality-index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Human Rights Campaign\u2019s Best Companies for LGBTQ+ inclusion<\/a> for the fifth year in a row, demonstrating their commitment towards funding LGBTQ+ programs and employee resource groups, as well as measuring progress around inclusiveness.\n\nLenovo\u2019s current workforce across 180 markets is 36% women, and they are on a mission to ensure that a third of all candidates presented to hiring managers are women, and 15% come from under-represented backgrounds. They\u2019ve also committed to increasing the number of female executive leadership positions from 21% in 2020 to 27% by 2025, and executives from historically underrepresented ethnic and racial groups to 35% by 2025.\n\nThe secret to their accolades? DEI is fully integrated throughout the business, from the diversity and inclusion board (comprising ten senior leaders from Lenovo\u2019s executive committee), to HR teams and company culture. In fact, at Lenovo, HR leaders are trained by the diversity team on the basics of inclusion, such as how to facilitate inclusive and open conversations with managers and employees.\n\nThey also understand that empowering employees to shape the company\u2019s culture and decision-making is key. One of the most important strategies by Lenovo is connecting employees to resource groups such as the Hispanics of Lenovo Association (HOLA) and Black Leaders Achieving Success in Technology (BLAST).\n<h3>5. UNIQLO<\/h3>\nUniqlo is an iconic Japanese clothing brand, known for its affordable and high-quality casual wear. You may have shopped there before, but you probably didn\u2019t know this\u2014UNIQLO hires people with disabilities (PWDs) at its stores worldwide. In 2001, they began actively recruiting PWDs in Japan, and have since set a goal of hiring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniqlo.com\/jp\/en\/contents\/sustainability\/people\/diversity\/pwd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at least one PWD at every store<\/a>.\n\nIn Japan, over 90% of its stores now employ at least one PWD, and they\u2019ve since expanded this initiative to include their outlets globally. They also provide guidance for store managers and employee trainers, to empower them with the knowledge needed to broaden the capabilities and potential of employees with various types of disabilities.\n\nUNIQLO currently employs 42 PWDs across its 28 stores in Singapore, and 29 PWDs across its 54 stores in Malaysia. They\u2019ve also created a buddy system, which pairs PWDs with store managers to help guide and mentor them in their training.\n\nAll employees, regardless of whether they are PWDs or not, have the same set of benefits, compensation, and opportunities for career progression. PWD employees are assessed based on their performance and comfort level, and assigned new tasks accordingly to maximise their capabilities.\n\nThe team also pays special attention to the emotional needs of PWDs, to ensure that their experience is a fulfilling and meaningful one. All team members are encouraged to be patient in communicating with each other, and write \u2018thank you\u2019 cards to each other to motivate and bond the team.\n\nFor more on creating an inclusive workplace, explore these <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/inclusive-workplace\/\">7 ways to foster an inclusive culture<\/a>.\n<h2>Tips for creating an inclusive environment in your company<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28029\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-2.png\" alt=\"group of diverse employees laughing at something on the ipad\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/image1-2.png 1125w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/image1-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/image1-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/image1-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/image1-2-440x293.png 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/>\n\nNow that you\u2019ve learnt about these companies, do you spot some similarities across their DEI initiatives? You don\u2019t have to be a multinational corporation to push DEI initiatives \u2014 SMEs can do it too! Yellow, as we\u2019ve mentioned above, is just one of the few examples of SMEs doing great work with their racial diversity hiring and inclusion efforts.\n\nIf you\u2019ve looking to drive a more <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/inclusive-workplace\/\">inclusive work environment<\/a>, here are some tips to help you out:\n<h3>1. Create employee resource groups<\/h3>\nEmployee resource groups (ERGs) are groups of employees within an organisation who come together based on shared characteristics or interests, such as race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. They play an important role in creating a more inclusive workplace by providing a safe and supportive space for employees who may feel marginalised or underrepresented.\n\nBy bringing employees with shared experiences and identities together, ERGs help to foster a sense of community and belonging within an organisation. They can serve as a valuable resource for employees who may need support or guidance in navigating workplace challenges, or issues related to diversity and inclusion.\n\nAdditionally, it provides a platform for employees to share their perspectives and ideas with senior leaders, and to advocate for changes that can help to make the organisation more inclusive and welcoming to all. It facilitates open, honest conversations, and helps to shape company culture for the better.\n<h3>2. Focus on regular diversity and inclusion training<\/h3>\nIt takes two hands to clap \u2014 so whilst you can focus on inclusion initiatives, you have to ensure that other employees are doing their part too. Diversity and inclusion training is an important tool because it helps to educate employees on the importance of diversity, and how to be more inclusive.\n\nSuch training opportunities help raise awareness of unconscious biases and stereotypes, which often impacts workplace interactions and decision-making. It can also provide a forum for open and honest discussions about diversity-related issues, allowing employees to share their perspectives and personal experiences.\n\nNot only will it help to reduce the risk of discrimination and harassment, it also demonstrates an organisation&#8217;s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to both employees and external stakeholders. It is an important component of creating a workplace culture that values and embraces diversity, and supports the success of all employees.\n\nFor additional advice on supporting diverse employees, including those with disabilities, read<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/how-to-support-people-with-disabilities-in-the-workplace\/\"> this guide.<\/a>\n<h3>3. Commit to setting and achieving goals<\/h3>\nWithout clear goals and objectives, DEI initiatives tend to lack direction and accountability, making it difficult to measure progress or identify areas for improvement. Commitment to setting and achieving goals is important because it helps to ensure that DEI efforts are prioritised and implemented effectively.\n\nBy setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals, organisations can establish a roadmap for creating a more inclusive workplace. Regularly tracking progress and adjusting strategies as needed can help to ensure that goals are being met, and that DEI efforts are having a positive impact. It also signals to both employees and stakeholders that you are serious about creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace.\n<h3>4. Evaluate current offering of employee benefits<\/h3>\nIs your current employee benefits package comprehensive enough? Are there any potential gaps or inequities that have been identified? Some groups may be left out or underserved by the current offerings.\n\nBy conducting surveys or focus groups, you can gather valuable feedback from employees on their satisfaction levels with current benefits, and preferences for new or additional benefits. This helps to ensure that your company benefits are tailored to the needs and priorities of all employees, including those from diverse backgrounds.\n\nFor example, offering gender affirmation leave helps employees undergoing gender transition, while healthcare benefits provide coverage for diverse medical needs, such as fertility treatments, mental health therapy sessions, and more. By prioritising inclusion in the employee benefits you offer, you reinforce the fact that all employees are valued and supported, regardless of their backgrounds or identities.\n<h3>5. Celebrate inclusive behaviour<\/h3>\nAll successes and progress made in adopting inclusive behaviours should be celebrated, no matter how small they are. Give them a shoutout, a small reward, or some form of recognition during a team meeting or all-hands meeting\u2014and allow them to share their stories and experiences. It\u2019s a great way for employees to learn from each other and encourage a positive attitude towards diversity and inclusion efforts.\n\nFor a comprehensive look at how to track and celebrate diversity and inclusion progress, download our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/diversity-inclusion-metrics\/\">Diversity and Inclusion Handbook.<\/a>\n<h2>Learn more about diversity and inclusion<\/h2>\nWant more tips on managing diversity and inclusion in the workplace? We\u2019re here to help.\n\nDiversity and inclusion benefits everyone\u2014and you don\u2019t need to be a global corporation to kickstart initiatives. 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