Transcript Diversity and Rights in the Workplace

Diversity and Rights in
the Workplace
Co-op II
Terms
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Diversity- refers to the many factors that
make people different. Diversity involves
respecting people’s differences. The U.S.
in the most DIVERSE country in the world.
Factors that cause population differences:
 1. Age (2005 – 22 million workers are 55
or older.
 2. Cultural heritage
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3. Disabilities/abilities
 4. Gender
 5. Language
 6. National Origin
 7. Race
 8. Religion
 9. Sexual Orientation
 10. Traditions
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Major Racial and Ethnic groups in the U.S.
(Ethnic group is a group of people who
share common racial and/or culture
characteristics)
 A. Native Americans
 B. European Americans
 C. Asian Americans
 D. African Americans
 E. Hispanic Americans
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The Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace:
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A. There are fewer lawsuits.
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B. Morale is higher
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C. Creativity increases
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D. Productivity increases
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E. Quality workers are attracted to the
organization.
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F. The decision making process improves.
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G. More customers are reached.
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H. Goodwill and positive ties are formed
with businesses and government groups.
Employer Strategies for Promoting Workplace Diversity
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Develop a diversity policy. Include the policy in the
employee handbook and discuss it in company
publications
Recruit employees for diversity task forces and
advisory councils to guide the overall diversity policy.
Reward behavior the reinforces diversity goals.
Evaluate manager and employee performance based
on diversity measures.
Revise existing company policies and benefits so they
support diverse needs.
Place special emphasis on recruiting individuals from
populations that are missing or underrepresented in
the orginazation
Promote community volunteer work that
encourages employees to work with
diversity populations
 Link diversity goals to business goals.
 Provide training programs that help
employees examine assumptions and past
attitudes
 Provide training programs to help
managers develop skills for removing
communication barriers among workers.
 Keep employees informed about diversity
efforts that have benefited the company.
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Employee Actions That Encourage
Workplace Diversity
1. Show flexibility in adapting to your coworkers and work environment.
 2. Examine your assumptions about
people different from you.
 3. Explore different cultures through
cultural events, movies etc.
 4. Show patience in understanding and
communicating with others with language
Barriers.
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5. Politely ask for clarification if a
message or gesture doesn’t make sense to
you.
 6. Admit your unfamiliarity with diverse
customs, but express a willingness to
learn.
 7. Adjust your style of humor so jokes are
not made at someone else’s expense.
 8. Look beyond everyday annoyances and
See the humanity I each person.
9. Recognize you are no better than your
coworkers.
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