You have probably heard of DEIB, “diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.” While most DEI companies agree with the belonging part, at FIG, we think that the only B in the workplace should be business. Businesses exist to solve problems and make a profit - belonging is a sure way to disrupt one, if not both.
Many times belonging gets confused with inclusion or equity. Companies should be more aware of their responsibilities to create a safe working environment. Leaders should be accountable for their actions. Employees be given fair wages and treated with respect.
Inclusion and equity make sense for a company. Belonging doesn't. Occasionally employees need to be let go, which can be confusing. We don’t fire family. Good or bad, they’re still family. A business cannot operate without boundaries. Instead of jumping on whatever trend wagon is on the tracks, focus on creating inclusion.
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