Editor’s Note

Many organizations strive to create winning diversity strategies to support all types of diversity, including gender, ethnicity, age and more. However, despite the importance, strong D&I cultures are still not the norm in most workplaces today. To understand more about the status of D&I in organizations and its impact on employee performance, HR.com conducted exclusive state-of-the-industry research, The State of Diversity and Inclusion 2018/2019.

This month, we bring you a themed edition on diversity and inclusion to inform and update you on the trends around D&I today. To learn more about the research along with key strategic takeaways, please download and read the complete report.
 

Featured on the cover is Laura Hamill’s article, Why Inclusive Colleagues Matter More Than Leaders And Managers that talks about the importance of building an inclusive culture. According to Laura, building an inclusive workplace starts with the tools and resources that foster inclusive habits. Check out her suggestions for enabling an inclusive culture in the workplace.
 
For organizations to succeed, it’s imperative to drive inclusion to the core of the organization, focus on structural changes, use data to set and measure goals, and create a deep sense of accountability for inclusion metrics. To know more about how your organization can spend time and resources to advocate and drive change globally, read Judith Michelle Williams’ article,Maintaining Momentum.
 
One in four employees feel like they don’t belong at their current company—a statistic that becomes one in three when you’re asking Black workers. Companies have a long way to go when it comes to building a workplace where all of our employees feel truly comfortable. Read Sarah Cho’s article, The Science Of Inclusion, to know more.
 
Not every business has been as quick to focus on the “inclusion” side of the equation, however, which is a major concern given that inclusivity is a key element in employee retention and creating a culture where every employee can leverage their unique talents, strengths and perspectives. Read Troy Anderson’s article, Creating A Focus On Inclusion Through Mentorship, for more insights on how mentoring could be your company’s secret weapon for a more inclusive workplace.
 
Our research offers various suggestions for making D&I more of a reality in the workplace. Apart from that, the articles included in this edition throws light on various facets of diversity and inclusion in the workplace today. We hope you enjoy reading this issue and look forward to receiving your valuable feedback and/or comments.