Organisational inclusion, employee voice, and wellbeing in remote working environments

This project investigates the impact of employees’ perceptions of organisational inclusion on their voice opportunities and subjective wellbeing within remote working environments, driven by the Covid-19 pandemic’s acceleration of telework. The significance of organisational commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) has been underscored by rising employee expectations for inclusivity and the opportunity to contribute to decision-making processes. Research highlights the potential challenges of remote work, such as increased interpersonal distance and diminished trust, counterbalanced by digital communication’s capacity to mitigate these effects. The study emphasises that perceptions of an inclusive climate, rather than mere policies, significantly influence employees’ wellbeing and productivity. Employee voice is framed as a crucial element, suggesting that inclusive voice opportunities can lead to numerous benefits, including enhanced employee wellbeing.

The research questions explore how remote working environments influence perceptions of organisational inclusion and its subsequent effects on voice opportunities and employee wellbeing. The methodology will involve an online survey with 500 participants, examining perceptions of organisational inclusion, voice opportunities, subjective wellbeing, and perceived outcomes like productivity at work and service quality. The study aims to contribute to remote work and organisational inclusion literature by offering insights for developing inclusive and engaging remote work cultures, outlining strategies to overcome digital barriers, and understanding how demographic variables affect perceptions of inclusion and voice opportunities in remote work settings.