Factors that Influence
- Geography of the organization
- Average age of management
- Industry of the organization
- Honesty & willingness to share feedback from co-workers
Comfortable Being Myself at Work
Comfortable Being Myself at Work
Background Information
To be 100% comfortable in any situation, one must be able to be themselves. It can be exhausting to display different façades, in and outside the office
In an ideal world, everyone should always feel comfortable being themselves, which is why it is crucial that work environments provide a space of equality to do so.
If everyone is acting in a professional manner, there is no reason why people can’t be themselves.
This theme helps identify many of the different levels of diversity within a company’s culture and compliments the theme, Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
The main difference between them is one measures how the organization deals with equality and diversity while the other measures to what degree the organization makes employees feel comfortable in the workplace environment.
Why is this Important?
Being comfortable with oneself within the work environment leads to more self-satisfaction. Having to put up walls and filters can be difficult especially if it is with those you work for.
It is crucial for organizations to help foster a sense of teamwork with everybody’s support. Work environments must be a place free of judgement, open to ideas and is a safe inclusionary place.
Recommended Action Items
Consider implementing the following action items as part of your personalized strategy to improve the level of employee engagement within your team.
Diversity & Inclusion Education
It is never too late to foster a healthy culture within your team (or an organization). Open the lines of communication to introduce, explain and discuss the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion. Team meetings and training sessions are recommended actions to begin this discussion.
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Team Building Exercises
Team building exercises lead to better teamwork and stronger work relationships. As organizations evolve & grow it’s vital to help teammates get to know each other both personally & professionally. Ensure these exercises are well planned and have the purpose to maximize building relationships.
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Social Gatherings Out of the Office
Find ways to develop relationships and to celebrate work that has been accomplished. Social interactions help build a sense of belonging within the workplace as well as a sense of community and culture within a team. Some social activities to consider are gettogethers after work, zoom games, sports activities and escape rooms.
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Consistent Messaging
It is important that everyone is on the same page when it comes to an inclusive culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. Consider some corporate training so that your entire team participates in training and learns how to incorporate the principles of EDI into their everyday activities. These efforts also ensure that all employees have the necessary platform to communicate together.
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