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1. (Mt) – Diverse Workplaces
Consider what diversity means to you, and what it might mean to work in a diverse
organization. Have you ever been in a group of friends, classmates, or colleagues who all
shared different views, came from different backgrounds, and had a wealth of different
personal experiences? How did being part of that group compare to interacting within a
group with similar thoughts, experiences, and upbringings as yours? Diversity strengthens
the bonds between people and increases their capacity (individually and collectively) to
grow and achieve.The global landscape is always changing and becoming more dynamic
each day. Creating a work environment that is filled with people from different cultures or
backgrounds and who have diverse ideas, thoughts, and experiences can bring forward new
ideas, new ways of doing things, and new opportunities for greater success. A diverse
environment can also bring new obstacles that must be overcome.In this Discussion, you
will examine a real company and how it approaches diversity. You will explore with your
colleagues the benefits and challenges of a diverse and inclusive organization.To prepare for
this Discussion:Review this week’s Learning Resources. Focus on the leadership statement
from the CEO of XYZ Corporation, Isabella Torres, and think about the points that Isabella
emphasizes in her message.Conduct some research to determine which employers are
among the best places to work from a diversity perspective. New lists of the top companies
are produced annually by sources such as the DiversityInc website and Black Enterprise,
Forbes, and Fortune magazines, to name a few.Consider the various ways in which an
organization can be diverse.Review the Academic Writing Expectations for 2000/3000-
Level Courses, provided in this week’s Learning Resources.By Day 3Post an analysis of the
benefits to an organization of having HR policies and practices related to diversity and
inclusion. In your analysis, include the following:How do diversity and inclusion benefit
organizations (including the people who are part of them)? Provide at least one specific,
real-world example from your research. What are two to three specific examples of
diversity initiatives you located from your research? For each example, focus on a different
aspect of diversity. If you were an HR leader at your own workplace (or some company with
which you are familiar), what recommendations would you make to help the organization
improve its diversity and/or inclusion efforts? To support your response, be sure to
reference at least one properly cited scholarly source.