{"id":33790,"date":"2021-06-09T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeybook.site.strattic.io\/?p=33790"},"modified":"2023-05-31T13:04:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T20:04:17","slug":"creating-an-inclusive-space-within-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/creating-an-inclusive-space-within-your-business","title":{"rendered":"Creating an inclusive space in your business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Imagine a space where anyone regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, language, age, ability and more can exist as their full authentic self; a diverse space fostered by a culture of inclusion where everyone belongs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now imagine that you\u2019ve created this space where your business flourishes, your employee(s), contractors, and network of business contacts bring their best most authentic selves to work and your clients feel seen, understood, and satisfied with the services and product you\u2019ve provided. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating a safe space in your business is necessary for continued growth and success <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With over 20 years of experience as a multi-hyphenate woman of color working as an executive assistant and administrator in tech, I have experienced first-hand the power of fostering a culture of equity and belonging. In addition to my role as the executive assistant to the co-founders of HoneyBook<\/a>, I also co-lead our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource group (ERG).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, I have seen how employees and businesses can fail or flourish based on whether or not inclusion is valued. As an executive assistant, everyone I interact with from the CEO of HoneyBook<\/a> to our newest member is a client. I see myself as a service provider and being able to create an inclusive experience with incredibly diverse clientele is what I do every day.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are five ways you can create an inclusive experience for your clients and employees.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educate yourself and your team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re reading this, you\u2019re already taking this step. This is a journey of learning that is constantly evolving. There are many different resources available to you from free blog posts, online courses, workshops, podcasts, panel discussions, Q&A sessions and so much more. Set up a cadence of continued education for you, current employees, and future ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a commitment to inclusivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Creating inclusive experiences takes a lot of work and commitment. It may seem challenging at first, and it may even feel disruptive. It\u2019s hard work and sometimes the wins are small, but they add up. The impact it has on your business, your employees, and the community you serve will be immense. Committing may look like: a public road map and accountability to the clients you serve as well as a financial commitment to ongoing education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Define what inclusivity means to you and your business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Set policies and guidelines and a plan for how to enforce them. Then, publish your guidelines publicly and actively share them so everyone from your contractors to your clients is on the same page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n