Company Size: 30,000+ Employees
Calendar Launch: 2020
Leading technology-enabled revenue cycle management services provider R1 RCM saw the need to create an inclusive workplace that respects and embraces diversity. The Diversity Calendar was adopted to enhance cultural awareness and inclusive scheduling. The Diversity Calendar helped R1 RCM achieve its DEI goals, improve workplace inclusivity, and build employee belonging.
The Diversity calendar helps us promote awareness around cultural events, a sense of belonging, and inclusive scheduling. Employees have shared positive feedback about having access to the calendar and what they’ve learned from it. – Kristan Mallett
OBJECTIVES
• Enhance awareness of cultural events and observances
• Foster an inclusive workplace culture by accommodating diverse celebrations in scheduling
• Support the company’s DEI initiatives by integrating cultural awareness into internal communications and events
CHALLENGES
• Limited awareness and recognition of diverse observances among employees
• Difficulty in scheduling events and meetings that respect diverse observances
• The need to embed cultural awareness into the company’s internal communication effectively
SOLUTION
The Diversity Calendar offered a comprehensive solution that addressed R1 RCM’s challenges:
• The calendar’s vast variety of observances and celebrations, complete with detailed descriptions, helped educate employees and promote awareness
• The ability to customize the calendar by adding company-specific holidays and events allowed R1 RCM to tailor the tool to their unique organizational needs
• The calendar’s integration capabilities made it easy to embed cultural references in internal communications and marketing efforts for internal events
IMPACT
The Diversity Calendar’s implementation at RI RCM has been met with positive feedback from employees, who have valued the enhanced cultural awareness and inclusivity it brings to their workplace. This appreciation highlights the calendar’s effectiveness in fostering a sense of belonging and respect for diversity within the organization, directly contributing to a more inclusive corporate culture. Employees’ responses highlight the calendar’s role as a valuable educational tool, enabling them to learn about and celebrate a wide range of cultural events and observances.
Schedule a demo with us to discover how the Diversity Calendar can transform your organization’s approach to DEI.