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Tami Shaikh writes about her experiences/POV on LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.

Coming out of lockdown has meant different things to many people but for the majority of us it smacked of freedom. Freedom to go back to work, to see our families and friends, and we potentially even dared to believe that things were going back to normal - or does it?

You’ve heard of FOMO (fear of missing out), but what about FOGO?

FOGO = “fear of going out”

A more gender balanced, racially and culturally inclusive, trust based, cohesive world where remote workers also feel a belonging is attainable but we have to work at this and change paradigms.

Now, more than ever, is the time to re-imagine the way business is conducted around the world. There is increasing corporate awareness about taking the need for equity, diversity, inclusion and sustainability more much seriously. These companies see the long-term cascade of potential benefits and positive impacts on their brand reputation, sales and marketing, productivity, profitability, employee well-being, engagement and retention and the health of the planet.

Nearly 70% of adults believe the US election to be a significant source of stress, a more than 30% increase vs. the prior election, according to a recent Gartner study. As corporations struggle to combat the heightened stress impact on employee wellbeing and productivity, data-driven wellness disrupter Sukhi has launched an intervention already seeing early results.

According to McKinsey’s 2018 report titled Delivering through Diversity, culturally diverse companies are 33% more profitable than companies without ethnic diversity, and companies with gender-diverse executive teams are 21% more profitable than those that are male-dominated. Here are a few companies succeeding in proudly implementing their diversity strategy to guide you on your way!

In light of recent events, many companies and organizations have been driven to learn more about and embrace the concept of diversity and inclusion within corporate cultures. Aside from the obvious positive advantages of recruiting team members of different (racial, ethnic, religious, etc.) backgrounds, having a company culture that is well-versed and immersed in creating a universally inclusive work experience builds a stronger foundation for innovation, creativity, and productivity in the workplace. In fact, people are now seeking diversity over high salary and convenience when narrowing their job search. Here are some ways that diversity and inclusion will impact your company’s culture.

Research has shown that benefits of diversity include better leadership, higher innovation, stronger decision making, higher job acceptance, higher performance, and higher revenue. Often times companies neglect the inclusivity aspect which requires a culture where all employees feel included. That can be a striving force to drive talent to your company, for which it is crucial to get the inclusion part right. Inclusivity is the key to maintaining diversity in the workplace. So how can you check off the diversity and inclusion (D&I) box on your to-do list for building a great workplace?

With the lack of opportunities to meet in person, you may find it increasingly difficult to connect with your colleagues and foster your workplace relationships. However, this does not mean that wholesome team-building is not possible! Here are 5 fun activities you can try with your co-workers to link up as a group and cultivate strong, healthy team dynamics.

Given the recent Black Lives Matter protests and our growing awareness of the essential changes that must be made in our country, it’s no surprise that changes must also be made at the workplace. 87% of American consumers will purchase a product because a company advocated for an issue they care about. Here are some changes we think you can make to show your communities of interest that you aren’t all about performance activism and that you really do care!

During this time, the main focus of the leaders is to ensure safety and security for the employees and perhaps keep their needs in priority. A crisis like this can leave employees with a lot of questions and hence makes it crucial to provide direction and proactive communications to them. Communications like this can be vital. So how exactly do we plan when the future looks so uncertain? While you can certainly anticipate that change may well happen soon, it is touch to put anything in place to mitigate the problems that could arise. Below we have outlined a few tips to help you ensure that you get employees the information they need to hear during uncertain times like this.

Mindfulness is all about simply being. When you practice mindfulness, you are practicing being fully present in whichever moment or situation you may find yourself. You may find that you are becoming more resilient, better able to not let your pain define you, finding yourself naturally empathizing with others, and becoming more patient. Let’s learn about 5 ways that you can practice mindfulness in order to welcome a greater sense of peace into your life, and ultimately, foster a deeper sense of gratitude.

According to a 2019 Entrepreneur article, meditation can be tremendously beneficial in a workplace setting. Not only can it reduce stress and allow workers to experience a greater sense of peace, but it can even increase a person’s creativity, productivity, and motivation. if you would like to bring guided corporate meditation to your team, fill out our trial mindfulness session form on our website’s homepage. We would love for you to embark on this exciting (and calming) adventure!

The pandemic has transformed the way our lives used to be. If you’ve felt overwhelmed in adapting the new routine, it’s totally alright- you’re not alone! Let’s talk about how can we overcome these problems. Because taking care of your mental health is more important than taking care of everything else in our lives.