How health leaders can foster a truly inclusive workplace culture

According to Indeed, 65% of Australian workers feel the need to hide their identity at work, particularly those from marginalised groups such as LGBTIQA+ individuals, First Nations peoples and migrants. The lack of an inclusive workplace culture can impact performance, patient outcomes, and staff engagement. It’s crucial for leaders to promote diversity, use inclusive language, implement fair recruitment processes and hold individuals accountable for discrimination to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.