How to Make Your Organization’s Language More Inclusive

How to Make Your Organization’s Language More Inclusive

We’ve all become increasingly aware of the importance of language in creating inclusive and equitable work cultures. Words matter, and many bygone words and phrases seem antiquated and even shocking today.

Yet the modern-day professional vocabulary is still littered with exclusionary terms. To create a truly inclusive culture, it’s critical that you take a hard look at how people in all areas of your company are using language.

Many groups are harmed by exclusionary language. For example, gender-biased terms that favor male involvement and symbolize male dominance are common in the workplace, despite the availability of gender-neutral alternatives.

Consider that a board chair is typically identified as a chairman when “chair” would suffice, and that people often make unnecessary distinctions such as “lady boss” instead of just “manager” or “boss.”

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