Diversity
Management
What Is
Diversity Management?
Diversity management is the action
taken by an organization to ensure the inclusion of employees from a range of
backgrounds. It is there to create a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. (minthr.com,
2023)
One more elaborated
view of diversity management found at hibob.com, Diversity management is an
organizational process used to promote diversity and inclusion in the
workplace. This process involves implementing policies and strategies in
hiring, management, training, and more. The goals of diversity management are
to promote fairness and equality and leverage the advantages diverse
organizations offer. (hibob.com, 2023)
How Has Diversity Management Evolved?
Originally,
diversity management was primarily about avoiding discrimination in recruitment
and promoting tolerance within the company. But, over time and with multiple
factors, things have evolved to where companies recognise the importance of
diversity in the workplace as a key competitive advantage. (personio.com, 2023)
Why should diversity management be a part
of modern HR strategy?
In today’s climate, a diverse and
inclusive workplace is no longer only a nice-to-have. It’s a must. Authentic
diversity management is about understanding that diversity is beyond a
buzzword. To achieve real diversity and inclusion, you must be proactive, not
reactive. That’s where diversity management initiatives come in. (Hibob.com, 2023)
Challenges In Managing Diversity At Work?
Although
companies benefit from a diverse corporate culture, a very diverse range of
employees working together also holds the potential for conflict. They are as
follows:
Team-internal
conflicts: When
completely different perspectives and life experiences come together, a lot of
tolerance, acceptance, and empathy are required.
Cooperation
conflicts: In
India, work processes may well be very different than in Norway. And a
55-year-old will approach their duties differently than a 25-year-old. This can
lead to communication problems in everyday interactions. HRM should therefore
ensure that employees share some common ground.
The tokenism
problem: Candidates
recruited as part of diversity programs are sometimes perceived as
underperforming or over-advantaged “token minorities.” This can lead to a focus
on their gender, skin colour, or age rather than their abilities.
How Do
You Manage Diversity At Work?
Top to bottom
all the employees must be aware and acknowledged about diversity.
Educate the
employees about the positive side of diversity at the time of recruitment and through
periodic workshops.
Make
all the employees aware how diversity supports for the business growth.
Facilitate
communication to help promote diversity and how it can lead to inspiring work environments.
Take
time to focus on your culture and monitor results to make sure diversity is
always in focus.
(personio.com, 2023)
My
opinion
It is
obvious that all the employees must celebrate the diversity more than
tolerating the diversity to make the work environment pleasant and to support
the growth of the company.
List of References
hibob.com, (2023). Diversity
management. [Online]. Available from https://www.hibob.com/hr-glossary/diversity-management.
[Accessed on 23rd July 2023].
minthr.com, (2023). Diversity
management. [Online]. Available from https://minthr.com/glossary/diversity-management.
[Accessed on 23rd July 2023].
personio.com, (2023). Diversity Management: How Can It Help Grow Your Business?. [Online]. Available from https://www.personio.com/hr-lexicon/diversity-management/. [Accessed on 23rd July 2023].
Agreed! Diversity is important for success in Organizations
ReplyDeleteThere may be conflicts within the organization due to differences. It is important to create an organizational
ReplyDeleteculture that will create added value for the team and/or individuals by minimizing this conflict environment. In
order to create an organizational culture that respects diversity sees diversity as wealth, and values diversity in
line with organizational goals, a continuous mental transformation should be ensured and personal managers and
teachers should be given periodic training on diversity management
Although diverse workforce brings challenges to the organisations as you highlighted here, it is important to recognise that it brings many benefits. With a proper diversity management framework in place, organisations must be able to easily overcome the challenges and reap the benefits.
ReplyDeleteYour reading is correct. I also agree with your points. In summary “Diversity should be understood as the varied perspectives and approaches to work that members of different identity groups bring.” Diversity Management: “The practice of addressing and supporting multiple lifestyles and personal characteristics within a defined group.
ReplyDeleteManagement of diversity has progressed beyond preventing prejudice in hiring to appreciating its significance as a competitive advantage.
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