One of the things that makes us a great team is that we work with people from all around the world. We come from different backgrounds, have had different experiences, and often share different views. We celebrate these differences and the diversity of people on our ships as one of the things that makes us great.
However, sometimes as humans we naturally find it easier to connect with some people more than others, usually because they are similar to us. Being curious and learning about each other is a great way to be more open-minded and play your part in helping everyone to feel respected and included.
As we continue to listen to colleagues speaking up, we’re understanding more about what we do well, and where we need to improve – this includes how we work across cultures, as well as tackling issues of favouritism and bias.
To support colleagues with this we have a range of learning materials and activities available:
Working across cultures: Whilst we know the basics about other people’s cultures, there’s always more that we can learn and do to make sure that everyone feels respected and included. This includes knowledge around communication styles, the things that matter across cultures and the ways we like to work. Find out more here.
Favouritism and bias: We tend to find it easier to build connections and trust people who are similar to us. But when we’re at work, liking only people who are the same as us isn’t always a good thing. It can lead to favouritism and treating some people better than others. Find out more here.
Creating a culture where everyone feels respected and included is up to all of us. Watch this short video from your colleagues talking about what this means to them:
We’d love to hear about how you’ve been taking part in the activities and what you think. Email us at internal.comms@carnivalukgroup.com