The IABC Handbook of Organizational Communication: A Guide to Internal Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, and Leadership

Conclusion

In today's business environment, large and small companies pursuing domestic and international industry are embracing diversity as a business imperative and reaping the benefits of an inclusive environment. Key to success in leveraging diversity and inclusion in the workplace is engaging employees and reaching out to all employees. Using a mix of communications strategies benefits employees as well as external stakeholders. Understanding what motivates all employees and providing them with means to positively affect their work environment and the bottom line of the organization drive the engagement of a diverse workforce in an inclusive organization.