Culture Diversity in the Workforce
Margaret Lo
DeVry University
Culture Diversity in the Workforce
America is a melting pot country made up of immigrants from all over the world. This diversity does not only bring various fortune, intelligence, resources, but their culture, beliefs, and traditional customs as well. As the world evolves, most organizations and companies adapt the concept and include culture diversity policies in the work environment. However, that does not mean discrimination, prejudice, and glass ceilings do not exist. According to Forbes’ study, this is partially due to “middle management failing to execute diversity programs adequately”. However, it can all change within company cultures and it all begins …show more content…
All of these factors create one’s cultural lifestyle. These cultural differences can be easily “glass ceiling”, discriminated, and prejudiced during an interview which can decrease the possibility of obtaining job opportunities. However, culture diversity plays an important role in business environments. Each individual has their own unique set of experiences and skills, which allows them to perceive in their own way. The various experiences that employees have can help enhance or diminish a company’s culture and progress. There will be challenges and opportunities, but it all depends on how their employees are treated from the initial interview to employment, and how a company continues to maintain their diversity …show more content…
What we think can easily be reflected on how we present ourselves to the world. It is important to be self-aware of our actions and intentions as it may come across offensive and disrespectful. Once we think, “they smell,” our actions and attitudes behaves discriminatingly. We dehumanize others.
Many do not realize the way their treat others and how it affects them. The best way for others to understand the consequences of their actions and behavior is to have them experience it themselves. “Treat others the way you would like to be treated.” The feeling of being bullied, to be excluded, isolated, and alone are what people experience when others are discriminated towards
Margaret Lo
DeVry University
Culture Diversity in the Workforce
America is a melting pot country made up of immigrants from all over the world. This diversity does not only bring various fortune, intelligence, resources, but their culture, beliefs, and traditional customs as well. As the world evolves, most organizations and companies adapt the concept and include culture diversity policies in the work environment. However, that does not mean discrimination, prejudice, and glass ceilings do not exist. According to Forbes’ study, this is partially due to “middle management failing to execute diversity programs adequately”. However, it can all change within company cultures and it all begins …show more content…
All of these factors create one’s cultural lifestyle. These cultural differences can be easily “glass ceiling”, discriminated, and prejudiced during an interview which can decrease the possibility of obtaining job opportunities. However, culture diversity plays an important role in business environments. Each individual has their own unique set of experiences and skills, which allows them to perceive in their own way. The various experiences that employees have can help enhance or diminish a company’s culture and progress. There will be challenges and opportunities, but it all depends on how their employees are treated from the initial interview to employment, and how a company continues to maintain their diversity …show more content…
What we think can easily be reflected on how we present ourselves to the world. It is important to be self-aware of our actions and intentions as it may come across offensive and disrespectful. Once we think, “they smell,” our actions and attitudes behaves discriminatingly. We dehumanize others.
Many do not realize the way their treat others and how it affects them. The best way for others to understand the consequences of their actions and behavior is to have them experience it themselves. “Treat others the way you would like to be treated.” The feeling of being bullied, to be excluded, isolated, and alone are what people experience when others are discriminated towards