A survey measuring employee’s inclusion in Malaysia

<ns4:p>Background Organizations recognized the importance of workplace inclusion. However, up to date, few organizations had developed strategic initiatives to improve workplace diversity. This research examines the impact of awareness of inclusion, inclusive leadership, psychosocial capital, and meaningful engagement on employee’s inclusion in the context of Malaysia. Methods The study employed a quantitative survey approach and collected data through a questionnaire survey administered to 204 participants. Descriptive analysis, reliability analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were utilized to explore the relationships between the independent and dependent variables. Results The findings indicate a significant correlation between awareness of inclusion and psychosocial capital with employee’s inclusion. However, no significant correlations were found between inclusive leadership and meaningful engagement with employee’s inclusion. These results underscore the importance of fostering an inclusive culture and nurturing psychosocial support to enhance employee’s inclusion experiences in the workplace. Conclusion This study contributes to the knowledge by being one of the pioneer research in Malaysia that provides insights into the factors influencing employee’s inclusion in Malaysia. The findings is important for organizations, particularly small and medium enterprise in Malaysia to promote employee inclusion in a multi-racial diversity society.</ns4:p>