GiftAbled aims to bring about; a nation that screams diversity and inclusion where each workplace has an equal ratio of individuals from different backgrounds. To extend our efforts to bring about job opportunities for Persons with Disabilities, we are hosting a virtual job fair keeping the current pandemic scenario in mind.

Research findings show that the benefits of hiring people with disabilities included improvements in profitability (e.g., profits and cost-effectiveness, turnover and retention, reliability and punctuality, employee loyalty, company image), competitive advantage (e.g., diverse customers, customer loyalty and satisfaction, innovation, productivity, work ethic, safety), inclusive work culture, and ability awareness.

In the 21st Century, the world has expanded at breakneck speeds and unimaginable proportions. The workplace in today’s world offers unimaginable opportunities to young, fresh seekers looking to build a solid career from scratch! Amongst all of these promises, Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are 3 key important concepts that have rightfully reached the top of any organization’s priorities. Strategically speaking, paying close attention to DE&I is very crucial to advance an organization’s progress while winning the battle for great talent. Staying ahead of the curve is also important for organizations and they are in a position to achieve this with a solid DE&I strategy implemented in an effective manner.

Diversity and Inclusion are two sides of the same coin. You can’t have sustainable diversity and representation without being inclusive in the correct manner. Finding the correct balance in terms of Diversity and Inclusion is very very important as there are a great many benefits of Diversity and Inclusion:

Research consistently indicates that there are multiple benefits in the long term for companies:

1. Companies are able to see higher revenue growth with a more diverse workplace.
2. Flexibility and readiness to innovate and improve are greater.
3. A solid inclusion strategy is very important for Talent Retention in any Organization.
4. A good DE&I is an important indicator to potential employees as it is reflective of a high-quality employer.
5. Higher levels of productivity and overall success come naturally when employees, irrespective of Gender, Background, Race, Age, or Disability are treated well and in a fair manner by their respective organizations.
6. For All – A great definition of a workplace that is very evolved beyond “Diversity& Inclusion”. “ For Some” Organizations may or may not do as well as For All Organizations due to lack of diversity integration.

Effective Implementation of Workplace Inclusion Policies:

A handful of actions are necessary on behalf of the employer when it comes to the effective implementation of Workplace Inclusion Policies. Diversity training Quality meets, uplighting, and providing encouragement of higher-ups while interacting with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds are all activities that are part of Workplace Inclusion.

Development of a solid Diversity Training Program. This is key and important as it manages to teach employees how to work effectively and well with people from different backgrounds and cultures. A solid Diversity Training Program manages to remove the concept of discrimination against people based on their life situations and also rids Individuals of their prejudices. Both sides win- Companies and their employees as they become better people while achieving strategic company goals as well simultaneously! Companies also manage to thrive when such Diversity Training programs are effectively implemented in the workplace. A win-win for both parties!

The creativity of employees also manages to soar with the correct inclusive workplace which makes employees heard instead of feeling left out! Great ideas and solutions are also produced in such environments.

Workplace inclusion is a very important aspect that indicates to potential employees that they are high-quality employers. Maintaining such a culture will allow companies to have diversity while maintaining a well-oil team and at the same time managing to have a high employee retention rate as well! Productivity improves greatly as a natural result of people feeling happy and safe and respected!

Well after knowing all about inclusive work environments, there is no reason for new organizations to not implement Diversity Equity and Inclusion policies effectively at all!