EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
FAKI SAADI , SALES DIRECTOR , SOTI UK
Businesses can create an equitable workplace by removing the fear that comes from not knowing or understanding the people around us . Educating each other on diverse backgrounds and experiences is crucial and creates a strong and healthy workplace environment where people are heard and talent thrives .
It ’ s also important to invest in coaching managers in the recruitment process to ensure that unconscious bias is removed , and hires are made on skills and past work experience .
Ultimately , an equitable workplace will not happen by chance , it takes conscious effort by every employee from the boardroom and down .
Taking the time to create accessible activities , while promoting a diverse employee base is important . At SOTI , our employees enjoy participating in our annual SOTI Day , where employees come together as a team and take part in various team bonding activities . We ensure that inclusion , care and respect is taken into consideration and activities are accessible to everyone . We also celebrate and raise awareness for different religions , celebrate International Women ’ s Day and raise awareness for neurodiversity and mental health .
No one has equity mastered yet , but as long as we keep stopping to check how we are doing and readjusting where necessary , an equitable workplace can be achieved .
At SOTI , we pride ourselves with our Inclusion and Diversity Programme and Strategy . We are a highly diverse workforce , with employees who originate from more than 50 countries around the globe . Celebrating and supporting our diversity and fostering inclusion is a key part of our success . x www . intelligentcxo . com
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