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Appendix H – “Including and welcoming the difference: the colors of your organization”

Including & Welcoming the Difference:

The Colors of Your Organization

By Melissa Magnino for The Corporate Learning Institute

Do you think your organization is

inclusive? Do you see yourself as an

inclusive leader? Well, think again.

Many organizations have worked hard to

create diverse and inclusive environment and

generate greater customer satisfaction and

better market, while others are still struggling

when it comes to an atmosphere in which not

only people feel respected and have access to

the same opportunities, but also and interact with one another.

Employees that feel free and comfortable around coworkers and supervisors are much

more likely to be happy in their jobs. Regardless gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation,

or physical abilities, the sense of belonging and inclusion is part of the human nature and brings

positive outcomes for individuals and organizations, such as low turnover, organizational

citizenship behaviors (OCBs), and team engagement.