Go digital to be inclusive!
Have you ever imagined what true inclusion could look like in your organisation? Your workplace has a lot of diverse cohorts. To stay ahead of the curve, you need to consider diversity not just based on stated and external dimensions like gender and sexual orientation, ethnicity and language, but also through the perspective of Neurodiversity.
All of us are all wired to absorb and process information differently. Your employees’ personality traits impact not just how they interact within the organisation but also how their interactions are perceived by their peers. While it’s natural to have blind spots and unconscious biases, it’s best for organisational systems and processes to be designed in ways that optimise decision-making by minimising the impact of individual bias.
Some employees may have difficulty expressing their needs and desires, while others may be more assertive. When it comes to an organisation's rewards system, it's important to consider not only the opinions of socially active groups but also of individuals who may not be as vocal. This ensures fairness and inclusivity for all employees. Digital tools can make the process of gathering employee preferences more efficient and scalable.
Utilising digital tools can assist employees in effectively managing their reward preferences during onboarding and beyond, by guiding them through the multitude of decisions they need to make. These tools can also help employees make the best decisions for themselves. Aggregated insights from decisions taken by other employees can help remove the choice paradox some employees may encounter when faced with multiple options.
How can I figure out the best hybrid work schedule for my team and me? What kind of portfolio should dominate my employer-sponsored retirement plan? When deciding on my flexible benefits plan, which benefits should I prioritise over others? Is it possible for me to receive additional time off instead of salary sacrifice during the scheduled lean period in the organisation?
These are just a few of the situations in which digital tools can help employees make the right decision for all stakeholders. By utilising digital tools, teams can overcome communication and information-gathering challenges in the workplace. This leads to faster decision-making and increased agility, allowing teams to reach their full potential. Well-executed nudges facilitated by digital tools can truly elevate the quality of decision-making.
It’s clear that the adoption of digital tools is a win-win for everyone! Increased employee involvement in decision-making can enhance their sense of inclusivity in the workplace, leading to improved morale and productivity.
Our upcoming articles will delve deeper into the crucial processes that require digitisation through the implementation of digital tools.
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