Learn how to foster inclusion and belonging in the workplace year-round, not just during the spring holiday season. Discover tips for creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
With what we traditionally consider the “holiday season” well in the rear view mirror and spring right around the corner, it may seem like an odd time to reflect on the stress that can accompany the holiday season in any workplace – unless you consider that the first and most important factor in creating a sense of inclusion and belonging during the holidays is, well, maintaining a sense of inclusion and belonging all year long.
Inclusion, as we know, is the action of supporting employees so they have a sense of belonging and value at work.
Ah, and there’s that word belonging. Belonging is a byproduct of inclusion, and it means that we are deeply tied into our team, and we trust that we are an accepted, supported, and valued member of that team.
Some ways to apply these concepts to the traditional holiday season:
There are holidays and other notable non-religious observations throughout the year that may be important to individuals in your workplace. Observances such as Juneteenth, Cinco de Mayo, Veterans Day, and Chinese New Year are opportunities to acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of your team.
It might seem like a stretch, but commemorations such as International Women’s Day, LGBT History Month, and Black History Month can also be opportunities to emphasize that inclusion and belonging are important to your organization all year-round.
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