Abstract
When individuals feel included at work, it boosts their motivation, leading to better job performance through innovative ideas exchange. Inclusive environments lower staff turnover by nurturing a culture of success where everyone can thrive, bringing stability to the workforce. Enhancing innovation through diverse perspectives boosts creativity, as teams develop creative solutions with varied viewpoints, leading to effective problem-solving that benefits organisational competitiveness. This study aims to understand how inclusive practices are being implemented at Accenture. The study dives into hiring, diversity training, backing for under-represented groups, and inclusive leadership. By concentrating on these domains, it seeks to identify strengths, areas requiring improvement, and best practices for fostering an inclusive environment and enhancing the company's performance. The demographic profiles of the respondents have been presented under the general information schedule. Also, the chi-square test is employed to verify the relationship between the employee gender and the effectiveness of inclusion at the company. It is found that gender impacts the effectiveness of perceptions of inclusivity.
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