One of the most powerful things about being a business owner is the ability to create a work environment according to your own principles. So many of us have worked within a company or organization and been disappointed by the way things were run, the way team members were treated. So, we wanted to ask some fantastic business owners and operators how they’ve gone about creating a more inclusive workplace.

Deni Azucena

In today’s day and age, it’s all about being inclusive. The majority of us have to work to make a living, and one step to make it comfortable and stress-free (not including the stresses that come with the job), is to being inclusive and respectful of everyone. Everyone comes from a different walk of life so we can’t judge each other for something one does or doesn’t do based on their belief system, their background or how they identify themselves. Read more>>

Omama Qureshi

Accent is dedicated towards creating a more inclusive workplace through the power of gifting. Everyone reverts back to a child-like state when they receive a gift. The act of tearing open the wrapping paper and getting the box open as quickly as possible to find out what’s inside is a universal experience. That boost of serotonin is unmatched, especially when you receive EXACTLY what you wanted. Read more>>

Taylor Sloan.

Throughout my years working different industries since the age of 14, inclusivity has progressed, but it is still not where it should be in any field. My struggle with inclusivity primarily focuses on mental health and the discussion around it. I believe it would be beneficial for employers to address the stresses of life and the work environment in order to acknowledge having a work/life balance as part of the industry culture. Read more>>