Contributions of Diversity to the Workplace
Contributions of Diversity to the Workplace
Diverse employees bring a wealth of creativity, insights, and skills to their jobs; it is up to employers to recognize, cultivate, and value these contributions (Walton, Sally, 1994). Diversity is about setting a mindset of valuing the differences in people and recognizing the similarities, it is not only about achieving results. Once this way of thinking is established, the benefits of cultural diversity in the workplace tend to come naturally, (Goessl, Leigh 2008). Diversity encompasses race, gender, ethnic group, age, personality, cognitive style, tenure, organizational function, education, background and more, (Greenberg, Josh 2004)
With today's business environment moving towards a global platform, organizations made up of a diverse group of individuals are growing at a rapid rate. Establishing diversity initiatives in an organization is of great value, and organizations which embrace diversity show many levels of success and growth.
A diversified working environment is learning to develop effective working relationships with numerous individuals from varied backgrounds. We are a multi cultural society and failing to give credibility and respect to the many diversified individuals in any organization limits the productivity of that organization. Diversity in an organization shows respect and gives value to the unique differences and also the similarities of individuals. It recognizes that every individual has qualities that they bring to the table. Their values and diversified knowledge creates a truly diversified environment, (Noe, P. D. 2009).
There are many good reasons to establish solid diversity initiatives in the workplace. When the company has a diverse cultural group of employees, it should recognize and celebrate the differences which exist in different backgrounds. It is important to realize the value of all people and what worthy contributions each individual can bring to the workplace.
In addition
Diverse employees bring a wealth of creativity, insights, and skills to their jobs; it is up to employers to recognize, cultivate, and value these contributions (Walton, Sally, 1994). Diversity is about setting a mindset of valuing the differences in people and recognizing the similarities, it is not only about achieving results. Once this way of thinking is established, the benefits of cultural diversity in the workplace tend to come naturally, (Goessl, Leigh 2008). Diversity encompasses race, gender, ethnic group, age, personality, cognitive style, tenure, organizational function, education, background and more, (Greenberg, Josh 2004)
With today's business environment moving towards a global platform, organizations made up of a diverse group of individuals are growing at a rapid rate. Establishing diversity initiatives in an organization is of great value, and organizations which embrace diversity show many levels of success and growth.
A diversified working environment is learning to develop effective working relationships with numerous individuals from varied backgrounds. We are a multi cultural society and failing to give credibility and respect to the many diversified individuals in any organization limits the productivity of that organization. Diversity in an organization shows respect and gives value to the unique differences and also the similarities of individuals. It recognizes that every individual has qualities that they bring to the table. Their values and diversified knowledge creates a truly diversified environment, (Noe, P. D. 2009).
There are many good reasons to establish solid diversity initiatives in the workplace. When the company has a diverse cultural group of employees, it should recognize and celebrate the differences which exist in different backgrounds. It is important to realize the value of all people and what worthy contributions each individual can bring to the workplace.
In addition
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