Assessing feelings of inclusion
In 2021, we established a baseline for employee feelings on inclusion based on two key questions. Data was gathered along four dimensions of diversity.
Inclusive. Diverse. Equitable. Accessible. Building an (IDEA) workplace culture is essential to our success, and our IDEA Strategy is designed to actively embrace the diversity of our people, in a way that supports our co-operative values and purpose.
Find out how we’re embedding IDEA at Co-operators (pdf)Strengthen and enhance an inclusive workplace culture.
Clarify and strengthen leadership expectations and accountability.
Increase psychological safety for all employees.
Strengthen the connection between an inclusive workplace and authentic stakeholder engagement.
As part of our Employee Engagement Survey, we introduced the IDEA Index that measures employee engagement and feelings of inclusion across different dimensions of diversity.
To support a grassroots implementation of IDEA in the workplace, we introduced an influencer group of people leaders and other employees who provide input, perspectives and insights as we progress along our journey.
Index overall score
In 2021, we established a baseline for employee feelings on inclusion based on two key questions. Data was gathered along four dimensions of diversity.
Read the full interview (pdf)“My vision is for an equitable environment where people can be their authentic selves, are aware of their biases, and know how to be allies.”