Workplace inclusion is not just a ‘nice to have’ that helps employees feel respected, it is also beneficial to sustainable high performance. When employees feel like they belong within an organisation, they are more likely to feel motivated and committed to producing high-quality work.

Central to cultivating an inclusive culture is the buy-in of senior leaders, who themselves strive to create a psychologically safe environment in which every employee feels respected and valued. Efforts to improve inclusion and belonging should not be left to one individual or team – an organisation-wide approach, championed by senior leaders, is critical to success. As is the measurement of inclusion efforts on impact for both the business and its people.