Diversity in the Workforce: San Bernardino
A government wide policy on diversity is not an easy policy to develop, it varies from cities to city and is difficult to implement within agencies. However, seeing as the mayor has asked for a government-wide policy on diversity certain topics must be met such as defining what diversity, why diversity is important, how human resources plays a part, and how an individual has the right to privacy. In addition to these, The Notification and Federal Employee Anti-discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002, adds to the idea that one cannot discriminated against based on race, sex, age or gender. Finally a brief overview of why those who are opposed to the idea of having a policy for diversity and why …show more content…
This creates an issue if employers should employ solely on the idea that the workforce should be diversified or if it should be on the idea the government can hire based on qualification and diversity. As of now the government workforce is unbalanced, based on sex, the female population in the workforce had been substantially less than the male workforce, however with the baby boomers retiring the government hopes to employ more female workers and diversify the workforce in that …show more content…
The workforce can attract a well diverse group of people based on pay, promotion opportunities as well as other benefits the workforce may offer. Recruitment to the growing workforce has become more successful amongst college seniors and those who have recently graduated, when the companies seem to be engaged, and offer exciting programs, that promise high value for society. In addition to recruitment, comes compensation, when there are clear distinctions in pay amongst employs that have the same the employee can take it as discrimination. The distinction in pay should only be relevant based on job description and level of performance. When building a quality workforce equality calls for similar treatment for people in similar
A government wide policy on diversity is not an easy policy to develop, it varies from cities to city and is difficult to implement within agencies. However, seeing as the mayor has asked for a government-wide policy on diversity certain topics must be met such as defining what diversity, why diversity is important, how human resources plays a part, and how an individual has the right to privacy. In addition to these, The Notification and Federal Employee Anti-discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002, adds to the idea that one cannot discriminated against based on race, sex, age or gender. Finally a brief overview of why those who are opposed to the idea of having a policy for diversity and why …show more content…
This creates an issue if employers should employ solely on the idea that the workforce should be diversified or if it should be on the idea the government can hire based on qualification and diversity. As of now the government workforce is unbalanced, based on sex, the female population in the workforce had been substantially less than the male workforce, however with the baby boomers retiring the government hopes to employ more female workers and diversify the workforce in that …show more content…
The workforce can attract a well diverse group of people based on pay, promotion opportunities as well as other benefits the workforce may offer. Recruitment to the growing workforce has become more successful amongst college seniors and those who have recently graduated, when the companies seem to be engaged, and offer exciting programs, that promise high value for society. In addition to recruitment, comes compensation, when there are clear distinctions in pay amongst employs that have the same the employee can take it as discrimination. The distinction in pay should only be relevant based on job description and level of performance. When building a quality workforce equality calls for similar treatment for people in similar