BambooHR: HR’s Guide to Communicating with Inclusivity

By Rebekah Cuevas

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more than buzzwords; they’re the keys to creating thriving workplaces where every employee can develop, grow, and thrive. As your organization develops its DEI strategy, HR will likely shoulder much of the responsibility for bringing everyone on the same page of understanding and action. To do this, you’ll need to be prepared to guide the way forward with an effective message.

Communicating the importance of DEI goes hand-in-hand with communicating with inclusivity—it’s not only critical to DEI, but it’s also the first thing employees will examine to see if you are practicing what you preach. To help you get everyone on board with your DEI efforts and create a more inclusive workplace, we’ll cover the following:

• The role of internal communications in DEI initiatives

• The skills you need for effective HR communications

• How setting the tone for inclusivity in the workplace starts with you