Cultivating an Inclusive Culture Through Personal Networks

Analyzing employees' network connections can provide insights into the effectiveness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in organizations. Traditional methods of assessing employee experience, such as engagement questionnaires, have limitations in capturing the presence or absenc...

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Published in:MIT Sloan management review 2021-07, Vol.62 (4), p.33-37
Main Authors: Cross, Rob, Oakes, Kevin, Cross, Connor
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Business networks (Social groups)
Corporate culture
Demographic aspects
Employees
Management
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Work environment
Workplace diversity
Workplace multiculturalism
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Summary:Analyzing employees' network connections can provide insights into the effectiveness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in organizations. Traditional methods of assessing employee experience, such as engagement questionnaires, have limitations in capturing the presence or absence of work relationships that contribute to positive or negative feelings. By using network analysis, organizations can determine whether DEI programs are fostering collaboration and interactions among individuals from different demographic groups. This analysis can reveal the drivers of inclusion and help organizations understand behaviors that promote the integration of diverse employees.
ISSN:1532-9194