Diversity in the Workplace

Diversity means

Equality, Acceptance, respect, Understanding

each other and embracing differences
Diversity in workplace means

Not in hiring but also employee participation is

equal, Positive work environment, accepting
every individual’s differences and promoting
inclusiveness.
Diversity can be on

Gender, Race, Ethnicity, Age, Sexuality,

Language, Education, Culture & Religion
Age Diversity
Ability to accept all different types of ages
within a business environment.
Benefits of diverse aged workforce
- Experience & talent,
- Energy & Idea,
- Increased innovation and creativity
- Reducing stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination,
- Mentoring Opportunity
- Meet the needs of a diverse public
Challenges of diverse aged workforce
- Inequality of younger and older
- Higher turnover rate of younger
- Frequent feedback from older
- Higher absenteeism and accident rates of older
Managing age diversity in workplace
- Generational audit
- Conduct Diversity and Leadership training workshops
- Adapt to the styles and preferences of a multi-
generational workforce
- Review the benefits package
- Review the makeup of the Board of Directors
- Learn about other generations beside yours