Social inclusion was mainly related to multiple elements of sustainability, with most articles dealing with environmental, social and economic opportunities for disadvantaged social groups, and less in relation to social and spatial aspects or only economic or institutional issues, and with limited consideration. gender, ethnic and, Inclusion is defined and differentiated from diversity. •. The inclusion concepts examined are work group, leader, climate, organization and practices. •. A model of organizational inclusion is presented, drawing on the inclusion literature. Organizations continue to be challenged and enriched by the diversity of their workforce.