Julia Kreyler-Valsky and Seon-Young Rang, Co-foundersAt the start of their corporate journey, Julia and Sonny realised that D&I discussions often revolved around individual emotions. The firm enables organisations to establish evidence-based D&I strategies by developing its solution on four fundamental pillars—process optimisation and structural enhancements, data-driven transparency, branding and communication and cultural development aligned with core values. Their online tool, the Inclusion Indicator, measures D&I based on these four pillars, serving as a guide in the client’s inclusion journey. The result of the Inclusion Indicator provides insights on where a company stands on their D&I journey, regardless of their size, industry or branch.
“For us, diversity and inclusion is a holistic concept. We approach it with a 360-degree perspective, focusing on processes, data and evidence, brand and culture to effectively address the topic,” says Sonny.
The firm strongly emphasises nurturing inclusivity within an organisation, offering strategic guidance to promote non-discrimination and equality and create a balanced workplace. Rather than addressing D&I challenges individually, Inclusion Indicator focuses on reshaping the foundation of organisations. It seamlessly incorporates various measures into existing systems, including ongoing campaigns and strategic processes, ensuring that D&I is not just an agenda but an integral part of an organisation’s DNA. The founders establish effective communication channels, with a strong belief that D&I extends beyond the technical aspects. Since good ideas often falter due to inadequate communicative support, D&I initiatives are communicated comprehensively to all relevant stakeholders. The firm prioritises internal communication, ensuring employees are well-informed, engaged and aligned with D&I goals.
“Implementing inclusivity is a lot about incorporating D&I initiatives into an organisation’s framework and about communicating effectively,” adds Julia.
Inclusion Indicator addresses inequalities in German- and English-speaking communities, emerging as a viable tool that measures a company’s D&I practices. The firm assists them in establishing processes and structures that foster inclusivity, such as providing everyone with parental leaves, ensuring equal pay and encouraging women and underrepresented minorities to rise to top positions. The firm fundamentally views inclusion as a socio-psychological concept rooted in the core principle of psychological safety. It promotes individual development for all employees in a workplace while also having a positive influence beyond organisational boundaries.
We focus on diversity and inclusion in a comprehensive way, not just on the surface level, considering all the related aspects around it
Inclusion Indicator’s vision extends beyond its current success. The firm continues to reshape the D&I landscape by elevating it from an emotion-driven initiative to an evidence-based practice. Julia and Sonny’s dedication to data-driven strategies, adaptability to global demands, and commitment to mainstreaming D&I into organisational structures make them a beacon of hope for organisations seeking true inclusivity.
