5 Ways to Promote a Gender-Inclusive Workplace
In celebration of Women’s History Month, here are 5 quick tips, resources and articles to promote a gender-inclusive workplace culture.
- Address gender inequality by acknowledging and confronting biased practices within your organization.
- Food for thought: How does bias show up in your workplace? What structures or systems in your workplace are supported by biased practices?
- Resource: How to Recognize Bias in the Workplace
- Reframe conversations about promotions and wage inequities to encourage/provide fair and equal opportunity.
- Food for thought: How can you ensure that women-identified employees feel comfortable and supported when discussing pay disparities?
- Resource: How to Conduct and Discuss Regular Pay Equity Audits (PEA)
- Acknowledge that all women aren’t the same by educating yourself and your employees on how to recognize and challenge harmful societal norms and gender-based stereotypes.
- Food for thought: Does your workplace environment and culture encourage and empower women to bring their full authentic selves to work?
- Resource: Gender Stereotypes and the Biases They Foster Against Women in the Workplace
- Commit to showing up for women-owned businesses in your community by making purchases or spreading awareness online.
- Food for thought: Are there any women in your organization or network that own or operate a business that you can support?
- Resource: Five Ways to Support Women Owned Businesses
- Lead by example and have the courage to embrace your mistakes as you learn.
- Food for thought: How can you better prioritize gender equality and encourage continual learning of the policies and consequences of workplace discrimination in all facets of your organization?
- Resource: Moving Past the Fear of Talking About Diversity
For more information, check out our recent Hook Talent EDU: Diversity Recruiting – How to Demonstrate an Authentic Commitment Summary and schedule a diversity recruiting chat!