Creating an authentic work environment where all employees feel valued, respected, where they can be themselves and perform to their full potential, positively impacts business’ performance.

Employees who feel excluded or undervalued are more likely to experience stress and burnout and lower productivity, leading to absenteeism.

The research shows that if just 10% more employees feel included, the company will increase work attendance by almost one day per year (6.5 hours) per employee. *

Naturally, building a culture of belonging shouldn't be driven by the potential business results but the lack of it has tangible business consequences and we should be aware of those too.

Thoughts?

*Source: Deloitte Australia (Deloitte), the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission report Waiter, is that inclusion in my soup? A new recipe to improve business performance