There are so many ways an organisation can make employees feel valued and recognised and that their voice is heard and what they do matters. Many of these don’t require large budgets but a growth mindset and a change of behavior at every level. 1. Companies should have a visible mission statement to support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion acknowledging their commitment to respecting every individual team member. 2. Leaders should be role models and hold themselves accountable for their company culture. 3. They should treat everyone as whole people with lives outside the workplace which can and do impact them professionally.  4. They should demonstrate empathy and compassion to encourage constructive communication which fosters an atmosphere of psychological security. This means that employees will feel comfortable expressing their  concerns, opinions, and ideas  without fear of retaliation, judgement, or reprisals.  5. Offer multiple ways to make contributions and always give credit and recognition where it is due.    6. Practise active listening and treat all individuals with respect and dignity asking questions before speaking.  7. Express gratitude and reward effort fairly,  without playing favourites. 8. Give actionable feedback to all employees not just a select few, with opportunities to learn and grow whether within the context a formal performance appraisal system or an opportunity for promotion.   9. Champion and respect the sharing of cultural traditions and experiences to create an inclusive work environment where everyone feels accepted and welcome.