2. Diversity in workplace
Implementing diversity in the workplace is a huge commitment, and there’s no handbook you can just “borrow” from another organization. Every company has a unique set of goals, and your diversity practices must align with them to be successful. Before that let's understand why is it important!
Diversity within the workplace encompass race, gender, ethnic groups, age, education, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, mental and physical conditions as well as other distinct attributes and qualities among people. For businesses, ensuring a diverse workforce results in having positive influence across an organization. To do this successfully, a coordinated effort must be taken by the business owners and leaders to break down historically existing cultural barriers such as unconscious bias.
Multiple studies have highlighted the importance of providing an equal seat at the decision-making table for all genders, at the same time guaranteeing that company resources are equitably distributed among a diverse workforce, which is a key element for thriving business development and growth.
Therefore, harnessing the best possible combination of experience, skills, perspectives, and strength is critical for competitiveness, productivity & profitability; This is actively pursued by businesses all over the world. Furthermore, mixed teams benefit organizations by bringing together diverse points of view and methodologies derived from diverse life experiences. A variety of viewpoints usually spark creativity and drive innovation.
We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color
-Maya Angelou, Poet & Civil Rights Activist