Diversity and HR Challenges

1.     Workforce Diversity



For an organization looking to cultivate a more diverse and inclusive workplace, it is important to understand what constitutes workplace diversity.
Workplace diversity refers to the variety of differences between individuals in an organization. Diversity not only includes how individuals identify themselves but also how others perceive them. Diversity within a workplace encompasses race, gender, ethnic groups, age, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military service and mental and physical conditions, as well as other distinct differences between people


According to a recent demographic analysis conducted by the Pew Research Center, by 2055, the U.S. will no longer have a single racial or ethnic majority. This shift towards a more diverse population will have major impacts on the workforce and how organizations address diversity in the workplace.
In the coming years, organizations that understand how to manage diversity in the workplace effectively will hold a distinct advantage when it comes to recruiting and hiring talent.

2.     What are the Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace?
There are many benefits to having a diverse workplace. For starters, organizations that commit to recruiting a diverse workforce have a larger pool of applicants to choose from, which can lead to finding more qualified candidates and reducing the time it takes to fill vacant positions. Businesses that do not recruit from diverse talent pools run the risk of missing out on qualified candidates and may have a more difficult time filling key role, which increases recruitment costs.

More benefits to having diversity in the workplace:
·         Employees from diverse backgrounds imbue organizations with creative new ideas and perspectives informed by their cultural experiences
·         A diverse workplace will help organizations better understand target demographics and what moves them
·         A diverse workplace can better align an organization’s culture with the demographic make-up of America
·         Increased customer satisfaction by improving how employees interact with a diverse clientele and public

3.     How to Manage Diversity in the Workplace
Managing diversity in the workplace presents a set of unique challenges for HR professionals. These challenges can be mitigated if an organization makes a concerted effort to encourage a more heterogeneous environment through promoting a culture of tolerance, open communication and creating conflict management strategies to address issues that may arise.
For leadership to effectively manage diversity in the workplace, they need to understand their backgrounds and how their behavior and beliefs can affect their decision-making within a diverse environment.
Tips for managing diversity in the workplace:
·         Prioritize communication:
To manage a diverse workplace, organizations need to ensure that they effectively communicate with employees. Policies, procedures, safety rules and other important information should be designed to overcome language and cultural barriers by translating materials and using pictures and symbols whenever applicable.
·         Treat each employee as an individual:
Avoid making assumptions about employees from different backgrounds. Instead, look at each employee as an individual and judge successes and failures on the individual’s merit rather than attributing actions to their background.
·         Encourage employees to work in diverse groups:
Diverse work teams let employees get to know and value one another on an individual basis and can help break down preconceived notions and cultural misunderstandings.



·         Base standards on objective criteria:
Set one standard of rules for all groups of employees regardless of background. Ensure that all employment actions, including discipline, follow this standardized criteria to make sure each employee is treated the same.
·         Be open-minded:
Recognize, and encourage employees to recognize, that one’s own experience, background, and culture are not the only with value to the organization. Look for ways to incorporate a diverse range of perspectives and talents into efforts to achieve organizational goals.




References

Dyson, B. E., 2017. People Scout. [Online]
Available at: https://www.peoplescout.com/getting-right-understanding-managing-diversity-in-workplace/
[Accessed 06 01 2019].

Comments

  1. UnknownJanuary 6, 2019 at 9:24 PM

    The blog is really informatic .keep posting.

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  2. Katleen GarciaDecember 13, 2020 at 4:18 PM

    As an HR department, you have an essential task of predicting which skill sets will be required in the future. Therefore, you need to work closely with strategic decision-makers to align your HR strategy with long-term business goals. Read: how to build
    a proactive HR strategy.

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