Diversity In The Workplace

Implementing Diversity in the Workplace Workplace diversity could mean different things to different people and organizations. We typically refer to workplace diversity as the variety of differences between people in an organization. businesses are realizing that diversity encompasses not only some general differences, but all the differences that individuals bring to the workplace to include but is not limited to, race, gender, ethnic group, age, education, personality, cognitive style, tenure, organizational function, and background (Greenberg, 2004). The objective of this paper is to explore the implementation of diversity programs in the workplace and to look some challenges and benefits of creating and maintaining a diversity program. You will find in this research, some information on the background need for diversity in the workplace and the changes in the makeup of our workforce today that presents a critical need for diversity training. There is some discussion of the roles of Human Resource Management and Managers, in the implementation of diversity programs and a review of the results of having or not having a program in place. Lastly we’ll discuss some organizations that have existing diversity programs in place and examine their effectiveness. We need diversity programs in our workplace today not only because of the obvious
He adds, it is not top-down and reactive, but, rather, opportunity-driven and proactive. Instead of a quick-fix it is a comprehensive systemic approach. With that said, it is important that HR Managers and organizational leadership reach to each and every member of their organization and help their people understand how their role in the successful implementation of a diversity program benefits the entire organization as a