Diversity and inclusion

How do workplace rituals affect diversity and inclusion?

How do workplace rituals affect diversity and inclusion?

‘Culture’ is, in simple terms, ‘the way we do things around here’.  In workplaces, it means the ways that people develop and maintain relationships with their colleagues, how work is organised, who makes things happen, and how things happen.  Workplace culture includes the way that colleagues socialise, how and when meetings happen, and the rituals that go with being a part of a culture.  Rituals can include after work drinks, weekend outings, end of year functions and the ways that people are welcomed and farewelled. 

Preparing the ‘young ones’ for the future of work

Preparing the ‘young ones’ for the future of work

Today I attended and presented at the Department of Employment’s Youth Jobs PaTH Forum focused on helping young Australians move into work, preparing young people for the future of work, and programs aimed at addressing youth unemployment.