What is the most effective way to include people in the workplace?

Money is not the most effective way to include people; instead, companies should prioritize listening to and asking employees what they want in order to achieve their goals.

How can the success of measuring the role in internal communications be determined?

The success of measuring the role in internal communications at COOP is determined by asking people if it made a difference and observing if the culture reflects positive changes.

Why should leaders change their mindset about inclusive practices in the workplace?

Leaders should change their mindset about including inclusive practices in the workplace, as it is necessary for organizations with a young workforce and has been proven to be a successful model.

Creating an Inclusive Workplace: Insights from Tobias Simonsen, COOP - Denmark

Name: Creating an Inclusive Workplace: Insights from Tobias Simonsen, COOP - Denmark
Uploaded: 2023-08-27 08:03:29
Description: Creating an inclusive culture in the workplace requires prioritizing internal communication, listening to employees, and creating a positive work environment for young people.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Inclusive Internal Communications Interview Series | Tobias Simonsen, COOP - Denmark" by Aniisu K Verghese Ph.D.

TLDR Creating an inclusive culture in the workplace requires prioritizing internal communication, listening to employees, and creating a positive work environment for young people.

Timestamped Summary

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00:00
Tobias Simonsen, a 30-year-old elected youth minister at Co-op Denmark, discusses the culture in his company and his role as the spokesperson for 25,000 young employees.
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01:20
In order to create an inclusive culture, it is important for young employees to feel comfortable expressing their opinions and being their authentic selves in the workplace.
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02:42
The speaker discusses their experience of running for a position and emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself during the campaign process.
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04:12
The biggest challenge in the speaker's role is bringing a sense of fun and daily enjoyment to colleagues in a shop environment that is often focused on meeting various KPIs.
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04:52
The main focus of the interview is on the challenges of communicating the role of the youth minister and the importance of internal communication in a large organization, particularly for young employees who rely on their shop managers for news updates.
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06:02
COOP sees a huge opportunity in better understanding and meeting the needs of young people, creating a positive work environment, and countering negative voices that discourage them from pursuing their ambitions.
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07:29
Listen to the people you want advice from when implementing inclusive internal communication practices.
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08:27
Companies should prioritize listening to and asking employees what they want in order to achieve their goals, as it is a more effective way to include people than just focusing on money.

Q&A

What is the most effective way to include people in the workplace?

— Money is not the most effective way to include people; instead, companies should prioritize listening to and asking employees what they want in order to achieve their goals.
How can the success of measuring the role in internal communications be determined?

— The success of measuring the role in internal communications at COOP is determined by asking people if it made a difference and observing if the culture reflects positive changes.
Why should leaders change their mindset about inclusive practices in the workplace?

— Leaders should change their mindset about including inclusive practices in the workplace, as it is necessary for organizations with a young workforce and has been proven to be a successful model.