Diversity and inclusion is more than just ethnicity and gender

 

Despite there being potential differences between employees in an organisation, effective teamwork is essential to ensure operational efficiency and innovation of products and services. Creativity thrives through the enthusiasm of employees and their will to work together as a team.

With the growth in diversity comes the rise in issues concerning diversity in the workplace. According to thiswayglobal, there are seven big diversity issues which involve:

• Lack of acceptance and respect
• Accommodation of beliefs
• Ethnic and cultural differences
• Gender Equality
• Neuro-diversity and the differently-abled
• Generation gaps
• Language and communication barriers

All employees within the workplace have their own opinions and perspectives on these topics, and this can lead to reduced productivity as disagreements and conflicts arise, meaning managers have to turn their attention to resolving issues that emerge between employees.

The benefits of diversity and inclusion

Having a more diverse workplace brings many benefits, A varied workforce from different demographics and backgrounds contributes effectively to successful products and processes. Individuals coming from diverse backgrounds often bring along with them a range of talent, skills and expertise. For example, an employee from overseas may have better information on international market trends and how to appeal to those consumers. The recruiting of employees who speak a range of different languages can enable an organisation to work on a global basis as well as interact with a broader client base. In addition to this, diversity will help to boost the reputation of a business as employees will feel more engaged with their work in an environment they are happy in.

Manager need to own diversity

Managers are at the centre of diversity, and it is their responsibility to encourage a diverse and inclusive work environment. This can be implemented by taking steps to avoid unconscious bias when recruiting candidates as well as educating existing employees on the benefits of diversity. Preparation for diversity within companies could also include development programmes for minorities with language barriers.

Diversity within a workplace means more than just demographics to me, it’s a combination of acceptance, respect and teamwork between employees to create a vibrant, creative and thriving environment in the workplace. Diversity is more than just ethnicity and gender.


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