ROLE OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND GENDER DIVERSITY IN CREATING INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

Abstract

In the times of globalization where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the forefront of organizational agenda to sustain business, expand and grow, cultivating an organizational culture that embraces inclusivity is imperative. Inclusivity now denotes not only a progressive culture, but also contributes significantly to the innovation, creativity, and sustenance of the business. In present research an attempt has been made to find out how employee engagement and gender diversity can create inclusive organizational culture. The study identified employee engagement and gender diversity as independent variables and inclusive organization as dependent variable. The workplaces seek employees who work together and collaborate for smooth functioning of the organization. For this they need to ensure that inclusiveness at all levels is taken care of in the organization. To make sure that employees stay loyal, motivated, and work hard, companies need to make them feel belonged and valued. The sense of belongingness in the organization is crucial to create an inclusive organizational culture. There are diverse set of people in the organization and when they are working with loyalty and commitment for the organization’s benefit, they create a culture wherein everybody feels included. There are many factors that lead to an inclusive organizational culture. The present research aims to find out the factors responsible for creating an inclusive organizational culture and how do employee engagement and gender diversity influence organizational culture.