October is designated as Global Diversity Awareness Month, celebrating the extensive diversity of cultures, ethnicities, heritages, and abilities that are all undeniable actualities and interrelated aspects of one humanity.
For business owners, this month poses an invitation to reflect
on what strengthening steps can be taken in the workplace to support diversity awareness and a better understanding for the overcoming of obstacles.
Every little step is significant and contributes to the larger, world community of business owners and professional organizations who are dissolving barriers and moving in a direction that acknowledges and celebrates the positive impact of diverse voices.
Global Diversity Awareness begins right where we are, in our homes, communities, and workplaces. It is cultivated through conversations, how we use our words, how we define the context of the language we choose to incorporate into our dialogue and also into our written policies and procedures that guide interactions and decision-making.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity, inclusive language, and continued education all respond to the need and response-ability we have to support equal rights for every worker, irrespective of their identities.
A culture of tolerance is established in a workplace that reflects values of diversity and inclusivity, giving space to people of diverse backgrounds and preferences to interact more freely because they can feel safe in doing so. It’s better for productivity – and, it’s better for humans!
It’s October, 2022… a good time for improving diversity in your business-to- business approaches as well as business-to-consumer interactions. We offer consultation and educational training and workshops on the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws and regulatory compliance, customized for your business, group, or organization. We also provide subject matter expertise and collaborate with your legal counsel.
Won’t you consider contacting us today to learn more about how we can help? Reach out and let’s keep the conversation going!