Diversity In Human Resources
Diversity in human resources management is extremely important. First we need to establish just what exactly diversity is. Diversity is the sum total of all the differences which make individuals who they are and their ability to contribute to the goals of an organization. Managing diversity is a commitment and a conscious choice by an organization to value these differences by using diversity as a source of strength to achieve certain goals.
According to Ruth Mayhew, “Workplace diversity affects the development of interpersonal relationships, how supervisors and managers interact with staff and how employees relate to each other.” (Mayhew, 2016) Diversity also affects human resource functions such as training, hiring, and record keeping. …show more content…
• The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990- The law was created to prohibit discrimination against qualified people with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, or discharge of employees, employee compensation, and job training.
• Pregnancy Discrimination Act- This act was created to prohibit discrimination if the employee is pregnant, giving childbirth, or has a related illness in terms of employment opportunity or sick leave plans.
In most human resource departments, employer’s must post posters in common areas such as the work room or break room that display the laws that protect the employee’s rights. HR usually has to conduct periodic walk-throughs to ensure the poster are correct and visible to the …show more content…
"Cultural Diversity in the Workplace: The Source of Unlimited Potential." Cultural Diversity in the Workplace: The Source of Unlimited Potential. Human Resource IQ, 2011. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.
Ingram, David. "Advantages and Disadvantages of Diversity in Workplace." Small Business. Demand Media, 2016. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.
Lankau, Melenie. "Diversity Not Just a Human Resources Function Anymore." Diverse. N.p., 03 Apr. 2013. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.
Mayhew, Ruth. "How Does Diversity Affect HR Functions?" Small Business. Demand Media, 2016. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.
White, Mary. "Diversity and the Changing Role of Human Resources." LoveToKnow. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Feb.
According to Ruth Mayhew, “Workplace diversity affects the development of interpersonal relationships, how supervisors and managers interact with staff and how employees relate to each other.” (Mayhew, 2016) Diversity also affects human resource functions such as training, hiring, and record keeping. …show more content…
• The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990- The law was created to prohibit discrimination against qualified people with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, or discharge of employees, employee compensation, and job training.
• Pregnancy Discrimination Act- This act was created to prohibit discrimination if the employee is pregnant, giving childbirth, or has a related illness in terms of employment opportunity or sick leave plans.
In most human resource departments, employer’s must post posters in common areas such as the work room or break room that display the laws that protect the employee’s rights. HR usually has to conduct periodic walk-throughs to ensure the poster are correct and visible to the …show more content…
"Cultural Diversity in the Workplace: The Source of Unlimited Potential." Cultural Diversity in the Workplace: The Source of Unlimited Potential. Human Resource IQ, 2011. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.
Ingram, David. "Advantages and Disadvantages of Diversity in Workplace." Small Business. Demand Media, 2016. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.
Lankau, Melenie. "Diversity Not Just a Human Resources Function Anymore." Diverse. N.p., 03 Apr. 2013. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.
Mayhew, Ruth. "How Does Diversity Affect HR Functions?" Small Business. Demand Media, 2016. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.
White, Mary. "Diversity and the Changing Role of Human Resources." LoveToKnow. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Feb.