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Apply an equity and inclusion lens in decision-making

Apply an equity and inclusion lens in decision-making

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Apply an equity and inclusion lens in decision-making

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- Have you ever watched a small child try on their first pair of glasses? Especially if the child was very young, they might not have been fundamentally aware that anything was wrong with their vision to begin with. A world that was fuzzy and blurry was normal to them, but as soon as they look at the world through corrective lenses for the first time, everything comes into focus. Now, let's relate that to the workplace. Many companies are actively working to improve the employee experience, striving to create a fair and inclusive environment where all workers can contribute and thrive. To meet this challenge, a paradigm shift is necessary, one that applies an equity lens and an inclusive mindset throughout every stage of the employee lifecycle. An equity lens involves viewing policies, practices, and decisions through a perspective of fairness and impartiality, placing special consideration on the unique needs and circumstances of different individuals or groups. An inclusive mindset…

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