Benefits for your business
Reasons to Sign
Productivity
Research indicates that diverse teams outperform homogeneous teams, provided inclusion is valued and protected. Your diverse colleagues have many skills and talents. Employing an inclusion lens will help identify these gifts.
Morale
The Inclusion Charter represents an opportunity to clearly declare that your diverse colleagues are highly valued and lays out simple changes to promote a sense of belonging for all.
Customer Experience
Developing cultural competency will help your colleagues perform better together. It will also allow your team to better serve international clientele. The charter promotes use of free skill development opportunities proven to improve communication skills.
Retention
Whatever the reasons employees leave their roles, our consultation indicates these are often not shared with employers. In addition to promoting career development and morale, policies in this charter will empower team members to bring forward and resolve concerns.
Wellness
Newcomers and minorities face many challenges and barriers to accessing community support services, as well as health and safety information. Charter commitments help your team access support for health, safety, and well-being in and outside of work.
Recognition
Participating organizations receive Workplace Inclusion Champion certificates of recognition, window decals, and media attention via press events and media releases by charter organizers. These tools signal to job seekers, customers, and the community that your organization is serious about valuing diversity.