Why Inclusion at Work Is Critical for Employee Engagement

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Duration: 1 hour

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Duration: 1 hour

About the Webinar

Organizations are increasingly recognizing the value of building cultures of inclusion. And while the business case for fostering inclusion at work is clear (it supports greater engagement, performance, and innovation), it’s also profoundly personal. Building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels connected, supported, and respected regardless of their background, identity, or abilities requires intentional, ongoing action. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

Our research shows that inclusion is one of the key predictors of turnover and burnout. Those who perceived more inclusion at work reported greater work-life balance and were less likely to report looking for other jobs. These results suggest that the feeling of inclusion at work is essential in supporting a happy, engaged, and committed workforce. Join us on this webinar as we discuss how organizations can take meaningful action to build and sustain more inclusive work environments.

What You’ll Learn

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

  • What the research says about the growing importance of inclusion at work
  • How to identify inclusive and non-inclusive workplace characteristics
  • A framework to help shift mindsets, behaviors, and practices towards more equitable and inclusive leadership

Your Hosts

Jayke Hammill
Jayke Hammill, MA
Senior Faculty, Societal Impact and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Jayke designs and facilitates leadership development programs with nonprofit organizations, grassroots community leaders, foundations, and educators. Jayke has worked alongside clients and communities to create spaces that foster equity, diversity & inclusion, supporting leaders in advancing racial equity, building advocacy pipelines for disability rights, and strengthening networks among LGBTQ leaders.

Jayke designs and facilitates leadership development programs with nonprofit organizations, grassroots community leaders, foundations, and educators. Jayke has worked alongside clients and communities to create spaces that foster equity, diversity & inclusion, supporting leaders in advancing racial equity, building advocacy pipelines for disability rights, and strengthening networks among LGBTQ leaders.

Stephanie Wormington
Stephanie Wormington, PhD
Former Director, Global Strategic Research

Stephanie is a researcher with a background in developmental and educational psychology. Her research at CCL focused primarily on promoting equitable and inclusive organizational cultures, exploring collective leadership through networks, and enhancing motivation and empowerment for leaders across their professional journeys.

Stephanie is a researcher with a background in developmental and educational psychology. Her research at CCL focused primarily on promoting equitable and inclusive organizational cultures, exploring collective leadership through networks, and enhancing motivation and empowerment for leaders across their professional journeys.

Constance Speight
Constance Speight, MS
Leadership Solutions Partner

Constance designs and delivers customized leadership solutions, performance consulting, coaching, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives for leaders at all levels. She has over 15 years of experience in Organizational Development and EDI, and she’s passionate about developing leaders to meet the imperatives of a rapidly changing world.

Constance designs and delivers customized leadership solutions, performance consulting, coaching, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives for leaders at all levels. She has over 15 years of experience in Organizational Development and EDI, and she’s passionate about developing leaders to meet the imperatives of a rapidly changing world.

Jayke Hammill
Jayke Hammill, MA
Senior Faculty, Societal Impact and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Jayke designs and facilitates leadership development programs with nonprofit organizations, grassroots community leaders, foundations, and educators. Jayke has worked alongside clients and communities to create spaces that foster equity, diversity & inclusion, supporting leaders in advancing racial equity, building advocacy pipelines for disability rights, and strengthening networks among LGBTQ leaders.

Stephanie Wormington
Stephanie Wormington, PhD
Former Director, Global Strategic Research

Stephanie is a researcher with a background in developmental and educational psychology. Her research at CCL focused primarily on promoting equitable and inclusive organizational cultures, exploring collective leadership through networks, and enhancing motivation and empowerment for leaders across their professional journeys.

Constance Speight
Constance Speight, MS
Leadership Solutions Partner

Constance designs and delivers customized leadership solutions, performance consulting, coaching, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives for leaders at all levels. She has over 15 years of experience in Organizational Development and EDI, and she’s passionate about developing leaders to meet the imperatives of a rapidly changing world.

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