DIVERSITY AT WORKPLACE

Canada is a multicultural company. It is necessary that the workplace is the reflection of the society to promote the feeling of equality. Moreover, as global markets emerge workplace diversity has become a business necessity.

What do you mean by workplace diversity?

Workplace diversity implies to creating an inclusive environment that acknowledges individual differences, embraces their qualities and provide opportunities to attain their full potential.(Anti Discrimination Commission Queensland,2013)

(Writer, L. G.,2011)

Workplace diversity is vital for employees. Following are the five reasons why workplace diversity is important to the employees:

•  Mutual respect: workplace diversity nurture mutual respect among the employees. Employees nevertheless acknowledge the various skills and talents that diversity brings to the workplace, and they gain respect for each other.
• Conflict Resolution: conflict is very likely to occur in the work environment. Acknowledging differences, finding similarities and compliance and reduce the chances of conflicts.
• Job promotion: diversity enables the organizations to reach foreign markets which create two kinds of opportunities for the employees – opportunities for promotion and employee development.
• Increased exposure: in multigenerational work environments employees can learn better work styles and attitudes from experienced coworkers. Also, the old colleagues can learn the use of new technology and processes.(Writer, L. G.,2011)

On the other hand, if there are discrimination and biases in the workplace it may affect the individuals being discriminated in many aspects. It can cause stress and other health issues. What can be some other disadvantages of discrimination? Give your opinions in the comment below.  

References

• Diversity in the workplace - Anti Discrimination Commission Queensland. (2013, June 27). Retrieved March 17, 2017, from https://www.adcq.qld.gov.au/resources/for-employers/diversity-in-the-workplace
• Writer, L. G. (2011, May 21). Why Is Diversity in the Workplace Important to Employees? Retrieved March 17, 2017, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/diversity-workplace-important-employees-10812.html
• Writer, L. G. (2011, August 31). Advantages & Disadvantages of Diverse Workforce in an Organization. Retrieved March 17, 2017, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/advantages-disadvantages-diverse-workforce-organization-20467.html