Table of Contents
1) What is the significance of ‘Diversity in the workplace’?
2) Why do you need a diverse workforce?
3) Companies and their strategies to strike a balance
4) Conclusion
5) Bibliography 1. Significance and meaning of diversity in the workplace
Gone are the days, where the word ‘Western’ meant a large population born and raised in the Americas. A culture or a tradition is a root level learning from the background one belongs to. Now the trends have changed, as successful countries and companies are those which marches ahead, taking in strides the different cultures, traditions, religions, etc. and creates a winning atmosphere for including everyone to grow. Canada is one country, which respects and blends in different …show more content…
Especially, when recognizing two persons of the same sex living together. Some of the companies in Canada also provide facilities like prayer rooms at workplace for certain religions. Such facility helps retain people from varied religions. In India, for example, companies which have set up the off shoring units, distribute gifts and celebrate with employees all the local festivals like Diwali (festival of lights) which helps the company create a greater bond with the employees. In turn helping increase the productivity.
3. Diversity Practices in Canada
One of the common features in top organizations to work for in Canada is Diversity and Inclusion. Below are a few examples of initiatives taken by companies in Canada and their unique diversity practices, according to Great Place to Work 2 and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 3 Google: Undoubtedly the leader of the pack. The reason is very simple. No other company has such an open policy of diversity and inclusion in the workforce. The ethnicity for example, consists of 61% Whites, 30% Asian, Hispanic, 3%, Black 2% and others 4%. They have programs like ‘Asian Googler Network’ which targets to educate the employees on Asian culture. They also organize events like ‘Autumn moon festival’, ‘Dragon boat competition’ etc. aimed towards advancing the Asian communities. LGBT staff is supported by programs like ‘Gayglers’ and veterans are helped by ‘Greyglers’. …show more content…
Although the rules have been laid out for companies, ethically, it’s each and every organizations’ responsibility to have a fair and balanced policy. Different countries have different policies; some do not even have one. The world is on a different horizon now, hence changes to such policies or creating one if its non-existence is going to become inevitable. A diverse, inclusive workplace is the need of the hour and is going to be a trend for a long time to come. Developing minorities and various communities should be the priority for all the companies as well as various governing
1) What is the significance of ‘Diversity in the workplace’?
2) Why do you need a diverse workforce?
3) Companies and their strategies to strike a balance
4) Conclusion
5) Bibliography 1. Significance and meaning of diversity in the workplace
Gone are the days, where the word ‘Western’ meant a large population born and raised in the Americas. A culture or a tradition is a root level learning from the background one belongs to. Now the trends have changed, as successful countries and companies are those which marches ahead, taking in strides the different cultures, traditions, religions, etc. and creates a winning atmosphere for including everyone to grow. Canada is one country, which respects and blends in different …show more content…
Especially, when recognizing two persons of the same sex living together. Some of the companies in Canada also provide facilities like prayer rooms at workplace for certain religions. Such facility helps retain people from varied religions. In India, for example, companies which have set up the off shoring units, distribute gifts and celebrate with employees all the local festivals like Diwali (festival of lights) which helps the company create a greater bond with the employees. In turn helping increase the productivity.
3. Diversity Practices in Canada
One of the common features in top organizations to work for in Canada is Diversity and Inclusion. Below are a few examples of initiatives taken by companies in Canada and their unique diversity practices, according to Great Place to Work 2 and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 3 Google: Undoubtedly the leader of the pack. The reason is very simple. No other company has such an open policy of diversity and inclusion in the workforce. The ethnicity for example, consists of 61% Whites, 30% Asian, Hispanic, 3%, Black 2% and others 4%. They have programs like ‘Asian Googler Network’ which targets to educate the employees on Asian culture. They also organize events like ‘Autumn moon festival’, ‘Dragon boat competition’ etc. aimed towards advancing the Asian communities. LGBT staff is supported by programs like ‘Gayglers’ and veterans are helped by ‘Greyglers’. …show more content…
Although the rules have been laid out for companies, ethically, it’s each and every organizations’ responsibility to have a fair and balanced policy. Different countries have different policies; some do not even have one. The world is on a different horizon now, hence changes to such policies or creating one if its non-existence is going to become inevitable. A diverse, inclusive workplace is the need of the hour and is going to be a trend for a long time to come. Developing minorities and various communities should be the priority for all the companies as well as various governing