Do You Have an Inclusive Organizational Culture?

These days, most businesses place a premium on workplace diversity. Simply put, most of us want to have an organizational culture that’s welcoming to all kinds of people, from all walks of life. There’s a moral imperative toward a diverse organizational culture, as well as some business benefits; more on that in a minute!

A different way of talking about diversity is to talk about inclusion. Do you have an organizational culture in which everyone feels like they can be part of the team? Or do you have a culture that sometimes pushes people away… intentionally or otherwise?

If you’re unsure, I’ve got some ideas to share. Below, you’ll find a few tips for making your organizational culture more inclusive. But first, let’s lay some foundational points.

What is Organizational Culture?

I’ve been throwing around the term organizational culture, which is something I discuss pretty regularly here on the blog. For anyone who needs a refresher, I’ll point you back to an old post that explains the concept in greater detail.