Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is not just a nice to have. Employees who experience feelings of inclusion in the workplace are associated with a positive workplace culture and increased employee engagement. 

When seeking your next opportunity, consider these four benefits of working for a diverse and inclusive company. 

1. You’ll feel happier at work 

Nearly 80% of workers say they want to work for a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.​ Where a company is doing a good job with its DEIB efforts, employees report being happier in their roles and more optimistic about career opportunities. 

Happy employees influence team morale, collaboration, and creativity. 

On the flip, feeling excluded can cause distress and anxiety and can affect your self-esteem, mental health and wellbeing 👉 not a great foundation for a thriving career. 

2. You’ll feel more engaged at work 

Found yourself wrapped up in the ‘quiet quitting’ phenomenon? When we’re disengaged at work, the days all feel 20 times longer and one hundred times harder to show up in. Some may do the bare minimum to go unnoticed, while others will practice presenteeism. 

What a waste of your talent. 

When employees feel a sense that they belong and are valued and recognised fairly, they are 9.8 times more likely to look forward to going to work and 6.3 times more likely to have pride in their work. Another study shows that employees who have a high sense of belonging are 10 times more likely to be satisfied with their jobs. 

Imagine what you can do with your career in a place like this. 

3. You’ll have access to more support and opportunities 

An inclusive workplace is an appreciative workplace that cares about your success as an individual. Presumably, a company committed to DEIB will develop and support inclusive leaders who respectfully listen to their employees and recognise them for their day-to-day work. You’ll be invited to speak up and contribute in meetings, challenge

approaches, and try and fail in a psychologically safe environment that ‘has your back’. 

The result? Enhanced personal and professional development that exposes you to more opportunities. 

4. You’ll want to stick around longer 

All this considered, when we work somewhere that enhances our happiness, engagement, and opportunities to thrive, we’ll naturally want to stick around for longer. Diverse and inclusive companies experience 5.4 times higher employee retention and a 50% drop in turnover risk. 

Because… why would you leave? 

Finding a company that truly values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging not only helps you contribute to improving DEIB but provides many individual benefits for your career and wellbeing, too. 

If you’re ready to find an employer that sees you for who you are and the strengths you bring – get in touch with us.