2. Outline
• Definition and Importance of Diversity
• Barriers to Success
• Overcoming Diversity Barriers
• Barriers to Effective Communication
• Overcoming Communication Barriers
• Summary
3. Definition and Importance of
Diversity
• Definition:
The state of having people who are
different races or who have different
cultures in a group of organization. The
ways we are different and the condition of
having unique characteristics.
4. Definition and Importance of
Diversity
• Why it is important in the workplace:
- diversity can help business
- diversity affects
- The benefit of the employee diversity policy.
5. 3 Ways to Develop Diversity in
Workplace
• Celebrate your existing diversity.
Recognize the cultures that may already be present in your workforce.
Don't confuse diversity with minority. Make sure you include everyone
in your attempts to celebrate diversity.
• Advertise job positions in locations and forums with a
widely diverse audience and readership.
Optional practical training for local and regional papers, magazines,
trade publications and television.
• Get feedback and ideas from your current staff
members.
Understanding what attracted your current staff to your company may
be the key to finding more employees. Take special heed of those who
are the most productive.
Encouraging diversity can help a business grow and thrive. Although you probably understand the importance of diversity in the workplace, your employees might not grasp how it affects them. When employees learn how they benefit from your diversity policy, they might be more willing to embrace the concept and comply with company directives.