How to Foster Inclusion in Virtual Workplaces

Thanks to Covid-19, we now know remote work is possible at scale. But how do we ensure inclusion and psychological safety for diverse team members we no longer see face-to-face? Kay will share DEI industry trends and best practices to effectively foster inclusion in the virtual environment.

Session Takeaways

• Why diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to remote work
• How to leverage technology to foster inclusion and belonging
• What you can do to prioritize psychological safety for remote teams

Facts Related To The Presentation

Studies have shown that providing a comprehensive remote work policy helps organizations:

• experience 25% less employee turnover than companies that do not allow remote work (Source)
• have 77% of employees report greater productivity when working remotely (Source)
• save up to an estimated $4.5 trillion per year (in the US alone) as a direct result of remote working by 2030, due to improving productivity, reducing fixed overheads and increasing agility.