DCA’s Inclusion at Work Week is an annual, week-long national celebration of diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces. With all the evidence on how Inclusion@Work benefits employee health and wellbeing, innovation, and organisational performance – what’s not to celebrate?
We know that celebrating a specific day or even a week is not enough to create an inclusive work environment, but it’s a good way to start a conversation and raise awareness.
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One report found Australians, particularly young people and those from marginalised groups, are feeling increasingly distrustful of the government, less connected to their communities, less financially secure and more at risk of poor mental health.
While their data is alarming, the report points out that we can address this increase in exclusion by fostering more inclusive behaviour that values and celebrates diversity, counters behaviour that seeks to reinforce prejudice, and creates opportunities for increased connection and friendship across groups. (https://www.communitydirectors.com.au/articles/celebrating-inclusion-is-now-more-important-than-ever)
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