DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) AND ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE: A STUDY OF INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE PRACTICES AND CULTURAL DYNAMICS
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have become essential components of modern organisational management. In today’s competitive and global business environment, organisations are increasingly recognising the importance of maintaining an inclusive workplace culture that values employees from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. DEI practices not only improve employee satisfaction and workplace harmony but also contribute to organisational innovation, productivity, and long-term sustainability.
This research study examines the relationship between Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices and organisational culture at Nyeras Edutech & Innovations Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru. The study focuses on employee perceptions regarding workplace inclusion, equal opportunities, fairness, interpersonal relationships, and leadership support. The research also aims to identify existing challenges related to diversity and equity within the organisation.
The study adopted a descriptive research design using both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected through questionnaires, surveys, and employee interactions, while secondary data was gathered from company reports, HR records, journals, websites, and academic references. The findings indicate that the organisation maintains a generally positive and respectful work environment with strong peer support and collaborative culture. However, certain areas such as leadership diversity, structured DEI policies, and representation at higher management levels require improvement.
The study concludes that organisational culture significantly influences the success of DEI initiatives. Organisations that promote inclusivity and fairness are more likely to achieve employee engagement, innovation, and organisational effectiveness. The study recommends implementing formal DEI frameworks, conducting regular inclusion training programs, improving leadership representation, and strengthening employee feedback systems.
Aswinkumar, R. (2026). Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Dei) and Organisational Culture: A Study of Inclusive Workplace Practices and Cultural Dynamics. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.477
Aswinkumar, R.. "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Dei) and Organisational Culture: A Study of Inclusive Workplace Practices and Cultural Dynamics." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.477.
Aswinkumar, R.. "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Dei) and Organisational Culture: A Study of Inclusive Workplace Practices and Cultural Dynamics." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.477.
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