Know-how

Comprehensive background knowledge on the Inclusion-Check

Development of the Inclusion-Check

The Inclusion-Check application is based on the Incluscope survey and analysis tool, which was developed between 2018 and 2020 by Health & Medical Service AG (HMS), MindStep and Helsana.

The topic area "Diversity & Inclusion" was accompanied by the scientific partner Prof. Dr. Böhm and the Center for Disability and Integration (CDI-HSG) of the University of St. Gallen and financially supported by the Federal Office for the Equality of Persons with Disabilities (FOGE).

The core element of Incluscope and Inclusion-Check is the "St. Gallen Inclusion Index". The index measures inclusion based on four dimensions, two of which relate to the organization and two to the individual.

Companies that have used Incluscope have rated the tool as very valuable and helpful. However, many organizations, especially smaller ones, do not have the financial resources for a comprehensive survey and consultation and have not yet focused on inclusion. With the Inclusion-Check, you now have the opportunity to raise awareness and receive a free and easily accessible offer. You too can use it to identify areas for action and to plan and implement appropriate measures.

For this purpose, HMS has further developed the Incluscope tool and automated the Inclusion-Check. The provision of a free basic version of the Inclusion-Check is once again made possible by the financial support of the EBGB.

Incluscope Impact Model

The Incluscope tool is based on an impact model. It shows how the organization, diversity and inclusion are related and how they influence the human capital of an organization. The Inclusion-Check focuses on the core element of inclusion, which is measured by the St. Gallen Inclusion Index.

Organization

Optimal framework conditions have a positive effect on the inclusion climate in the organization. These framework conditions include, for example, leadership, work-life balance and workload.

Inclusion

The "St. Gallen Inclusion Index" measures the inclusion climate in the organisation and shows where there is a need for action. It is generated at the individual level from the dimensions "belonging" and "authenticity" and at the team/organisational level from the dimensions "equal opportunities" and "diversity of perspectives". A high value on the "St. Gallen Inclusion Index" results in a positive "Human Capital Impact". In other words, the higher the value, the more positive the effect on team and organisational performance.

Diversity

Diversity refers to the resources of an organization's employees. This includes, for example, characteristics such as "languages", "age & generation", "physical and mental abilities", "nationality" and "sexual orientation".

Human Capital Impact

Scientific research shows how the inclusion climate becomes a determinant of human capital impact and general impact. If the inclusion climate is positive, this results in low staff turnover, increased employee satisfaction and better health at the human capital impact level, for example. At general impact level, it can have an influence on customer satisfaction, organizational value or financial success.