Fostering a culture that empowers colleagues and confronts unconscious bias is crucial in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a People Leader I make it my mission to create an environment in which employees feel valued, empowered and heard. Open dialogue in encouraged, as well as active listening to allow the team to voice their ideas and concerns without fear of judgment. Building a culture of experimentation and encouraging employees to innovate, challenge the status quo and collaborate is important to me. Mistakes will happen along the way and it’s critical we support each other, learn from the outcomes and do better next time, rather than fear the consequences.
I’m a big advocate of flexible working and allow my team the freedom to manage their scheduling, work hours and location whilst ensuring productivity and output are maintained. From experience, colleagues who feel empowered at work, deliver stronger performance, get greater job satisfaction, and have a deeper commitment to the organisation.