Inclusion as a multi-level concept

Abstract

Research on inclusion has proliferated in the last twenty years yielding over 188 articles [1] as both academics and practitioners have come to recognize that inclusion provides an opportunity for people of different backgrounds and identities to work together successfully. Inclusion research is wide-ranging and includes multiple actors from different levels of an organization. Studies of inclusion climate, leader inclusion, workgroup inclusion and interpersonal inclusion are reviewed as these inclusionary approaches help to create environments where employees feel like they belong and are valued for their uniqueness [2]. We highlight recent trends in the inclusion literature that intersect with diversity.