Inclusive Communications
In today’s work environments, it is vital that employees, teams, and leaders engage in effective (and often uncomfortable) conversations to work across differences, understand one another’s unique experiences and perspectives, and disrupt bias. There are no simple solutions, but you can learn skills and strategies to communicate inclusively. Learn more with Catalyst tools and resources.
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Communispace Corporation – Recognizing Employees, Building Business (Practices)
By focusing on energy more than time, Communispace creates an environment where the employees bring high energy to work.
Intel Corporation – Intercultural Awareness and Training: Part of Life at Intel (Practices)
Intel Corporation offers programs on intercultural training and weaves lessons on cultural awareness into its general training and learning curriculum.…
Lenovo – East Meets West: Creating Global Cultural Chemistry (Practices)
Lenovo, one of the world's largest personal computer (PC) manufacturers, launched its cultural diversity and inclusion initiative in 2006 with…
DuPont – DuPont Women’s Network (Practices)
The DuPont Women’s Network strives to reach out and connect women at DuPont across the globe. Global teleconferences are open to all members of the network, although they generally focus on North American activities or issues.
Scotiabank – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Inclusion at Scotiabank: Scotia Pride (Practices)
Scotia Pride encourages employees from branches across the country to become involved in Scotiabank’s broader community outreach, which enhances brand recognition as an employer and bank of choice where diversity is celebrated.
General Mills Inc. – Success Through Employee Networks (Practices)
General Mills has found that the networks increase employees’ sense of belonging, provide developmental opportunities, and support strategic workforce goals such as retention of top talent.
The Chubb Corporation – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Inclusion at Chubb (Practices)
Chubb’s LGBT-inclusion initiative, along with its other diversity initiatives, was created to build a truly inclusive workplace environment where every employee feels welcome and comfortable.
IBM Canada – Enhancing Inclusion Through Critical Relationships and Cultural Awareness (Practices)
IBM Canada developed specialized programming to leverage diversity and support diverse groups. Two programs developed to enhance relationships in the workplace include: Diversity Network Groups (DNGs) and Diversity Training for People Managers.
Royal Dutch Shell plc – Mobility Across the Borders: Addressing Global Relocation Barriers for LGBT Employees (Practices)
Royal Dutch Shell plc is a global company, and relocating employees is an important way to transfer knowledge and skills…
RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) – Diversity Dialogues (Practices)
RBC's Diversity Dialogues is a reciprocal mentoring model that positions mentors and mentees as partners in learning about diversity. The…
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP – Advancing Women in Law (Practices)
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP formalized their affinity group, Women@Weil, in 2005 with the objective of being the “firm of…
KPMG LLP – Achieving Results Through Mentoring (Practices)
Mentoring has existed at KPMG LLP for decades. Prior to 2004, however, the mentoring program focused primarily on assisting employees…
CH2M HILL – Constructing Pathways for Women Through Inclusion (Practices)
In the traditionally male-dominated industry of engineering and construction, CH2M HILL provides a model for leveraging women employees to achieve business success.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP – UPE Unique People Experience (Practices)
At PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Unique People Experience (UPE) was created to reduce turnover, maximize the productivity of the firm's staff, and…
WellPoint Health Networks Inc. – Harnessing High Potential Talent: A Strategic Approach (Practices)
WellPoint has created and implemented the Human Resources Planning Program (HRP), a system that provides tools for employees, supervisors, human…
Fannie Mae – Embracing Diversity to Foster Long-Term Success (Practices)
Fannie Mae, the private, shareholder-owned company that provides financing for nearly one in five U.S. mortgages, has developed a broad-based…
JPMorgan Chase & Co. – Using Diversity to Forge a New Culture: The Chase-Chemical Merger Experience (Practices)
Keeping diversity in the forefront during large organizational change is a challenge for companies. The Chase Manhattan Bank was able…
Charles Schwab & Co. – Building a Culture: No Ceilings, No Barriers, No Limits (Practices)
Since its start 25 years ago, Charles Schwab & Co. has been building an inclusive, open, and values-driven culture reflective…