White Paper: Diversity & Inclusion
At the heart of our Culture framework are 12 critical cultural dimensions—from Work-Life Balance to Empowerment, Inclusion, and more. This white paper focuses on one of the most influential: Diversity & Inclusion.
Product
Culture Intelligence
Year
2025
In a world of constant change, workplace culture remains a defining factor in organizational resilience, innovation, and performance. Yet culture is often mismeasured, misunderstood, or reduced to vague sentiment.
Deltabase’s Culture Framework addresses this gap. Created in partnership with leading behavioural scientists and grounded in large-scale employee data, the framework offers a systematic and evidence-based approach to measuring workplace culture.
The framework is designed to:
Transform the Employee Experience
By surfacing what truly drives sentiment, engagement, and performance.Benchmark Cultural Behaviours and Employee Value Drivers
Offering clarity on how your organization stacks up internally and against peers.Deliver Instant Business and Client Impact
Through real-time insights that power better people decisions, culture design, and transformation strategy.
What Is Diversity & Inclusion?
Diversity refers to the presence of differences within a given setting. In the workplace, this encompasses a range of characteristics, including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural background.
Inclusion is the practice of ensuring that people feel a sense of belonging and support within the workplace. It’s about creating an environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and able to contribute fully.
Together, diversity and inclusion foster a workplace culture where varied perspectives are not only present but actively embraced and leveraged for collective success.
Why It Matters
A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion has profound implications for organizational performance and employee well-being. Its impact includes:
Measuring Collaboration with Deltabase
Deltabase’s Culture Intelligence platform offers a data-driven approach to assessing diversity and inclusion:
Data Aggregation: Collecting employee feedback from various sources, including surveys and reviews.
Sentiment Analysis: Utilizing AI to interpret the tone and content of employee communications.
Benchmarking: Comparing D&I metrics against industry standards and competitors.
Trend Monitoring: Tracking changes over time to assess the impact of interventions.
For instance, in a comparative analysis between Microsoft and Meta, Deltabase identified that Meta scored higher in diversity and inclusion, indicating a more inclusive workplace culture.
How to Improve Diversity & Inclusion
Enhancing diversity and inclusion requires deliberate strategies:
Leadership Commitment: Leaders should model inclusive behavior and prioritize D&I initiatives.
Bias Training: Implement programs that address unconscious bias and promote inclusive practices.
Inclusive Policies: Develop and enforce policies that support diversity and prevent discrimination.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Support ERGs that provide a platform for underrepresented groups.
Regular Assessments: Continuously monitor and evaluate D&I efforts to identify areas for improvement.
By implementing these strategies, organizations can cultivate a culture where diversity and inclusion are integral to their operations.
Questions to Ask Within Your Organization
Do our recruitment and promotion practices support diversity?
Are there barriers hindering inclusion within our workplace?
How is inclusive behavior recognized and rewarded?
Do employees feel their unique backgrounds and perspectives are valued?
Are there opportunities for open dialogue about diversity and inclusion?
