How Employee Stories Can Help You Build a More Inclusive Workplace

Prompting employees to discuss difficult topics like race can be hard. A study conducted by SHRM found that 43% of U.S. workers believe discussions about race are inappropriate at work. Even so, companies are offering employees multiple venues — listening sessions, focus groups, and online platforms — to share their stories. Ongoing employee engagement surveys can also be an excellent way to understand your workforce’s experience. Companies can use such information to shape diversity and inclusion policies.