Creating an Equitable and Inclusive Hybrid Work Environment

While hybrid workplaces are becoming the norm for many organizations, equitable and inclusive hybrid work environments are not, and this can cause problems for your team. An equitable workplace is one where all types of workers have equal and fair access to opportunities and resources. Historically, equity was only considered in the context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). In the post-Covid return-to-work context, you should consider the hybrid, virtual, and fully in-person workers and how to ensure an equitable workplace for all three categories. Here are a few characteristics of an equitable workplace: <ul> <li>An equitable workplace prioritizes both access to resources and investment in employees.</li> <li>The intention is to create an even playing field for reward and advancement, regardless of variables.</li> <li>All workers have the ability to contribute and communicate equally, regardless of location, role, experience level, language, seen and unseen disabilities, and/or device preference.</li> </ul> Even when a workplace has equitable remote or hybrid work policies, inclusivity still needs to be considered. Let’s dive into what is meant by workplace inclusivity. <h1>Inclusivity</h1> Inclusivity means individuals with different identities and backgrounds are welcomed in a group setting (e.g., company, office, meeting), and are valued members of the group. Not only does inclusion mean these team members feel like they belong, but they are also trusted and relied upon to contribute to the team. <a href="https://medium.com/@deiassessment360/creating-an-equitable-and-inclusive-hybrid-work-environment-2ed9aa86d91f">Website</a>