“Many businesses today embrace diversity in the workplace but are still unaware why inclusion is equally important. While diversity is a vital core value, it will not thrive without inclusion.” These insightful words are the focus of an article titled 5 Reasons Why Your Company Should Be More Inclusive by Scott Clark featured on weworked.

Clark outlines five key reasons why companies need to prioritize inclusion including:

• Inclusion Enhances Employee Engagement: Giving employees a sense that they are included elevated their engagement in the company.

• Inclusion Creates a Sense of Belonging: Numerous research studies are cited that stress that cultivating a sense of belonging is key to engagement, retention, and innovation.

• Inclusion Improves the Employee Experience: An inclusive work environment fosters employee satisfaction and enables a company to recruit and retain top talent.

• An Inclusive Workplace Enhances Innovation: When employees feel they belong and are valued they are inspired to be creative and embrace innovation.

• Inclusive Leaders Are More Effective Leaders: When employees experience inclusive leadership, they are more productive and ultimately more profitable.

Clark concludes this article by reminding us that Inclusive companies lead the way to success. 

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