DIVERSITY IN

WORK
OUTLINES

In this presentation is
⮚ What is Diversity
⮚ Benefits it has on the workplace
⮚ Challenges it may cause
⮚ Possible Solutions
⮚ Problems All Around Us
DIVERSITY

• What is diversity ?
Diversity is the state of
having people who are
different or who have
different cultures in a
group of organization.
DIVERSITY
• The Many Dimensions of Diversity
DIVERSITY IN THE WORKFORCE
 BENEFITS & CHALLENGES IT MAY HAVE

Benefits Challenges
❖Increased adaptability ❖Communication
❖Broader Service range ❖Resistance to charge
❖Variety of view points ❖Implementation of diversity in the
❖More effective execution workplace policies
❖Successful management of diversity in
the workplace
 POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

• Ward off change resistance with inclusion

• Faster an attitude of openness in your organization
• Promote diversity in leadership positions
• Utilize diversity training
• Launch a customizable employee satisfaction survey that provides
comprehensive reporting
 Problems All Around Us

There’s some examples of problems that commonly occur around us

1. Racial & Ethnic Minorities
2. Female Workers
3. Generations X & Y
4. Older Workers
5. Workers with Disabilities
6. LGBT Employees
 1. Racial & Ethnic Minorities

How to attract and retain racial and ethnic minorities:

• Focus on bringing in the best talent, not on meeting numerical goals.
• Establish mentoring programs among employees of same and different races.
• Hold managers accountable for meeting diversity goals.
• Develop career plans for employees as part of performance reviews.
• Promote racial and ethnic minorities to decision-making positions, not just to staff jobs.
• Diversify the company’s board of directors.
2. Women in Workplace

5 Key Changes:
1. Changes in the family
2. Changes in education
3. Changes in self perception
4. Changes in technology
5. Changes in economy
 3. Generations X, Y, & Z
Generation X Generation Y Generation Z
“Millenials”
Born in 1965-1980 1981-2000 2000-now
Key Practical, Focused, Accepting differences, Goal oriented, planning
Characteristic Future oriented, pragmatig, tech-savy, careers, seeking job
s Skeptical, Resourceful, energetic, collaborative security earlier, highly
Independent skeptical
Most (1) Control over their (1) Prioritize a higher (1) True digital natives
Rewarding schedule purpose than simply (2) Prioritize a greater
Working (2) Opportunities to earning paycheck meaning than just
Environment improve marketable (2) Collaboration with earning paycheck
skills others
(3) Exposure to decision
makers
(4) Chance to put their
name in tangible
results
(5) Clear areas of
responsibility
 4. Old People in Work

• In 2014 , the percentage of persons aged 55-64 was 64,1% and it will rise to 66.3% by 2024
• Here are 6 priorities to consider to maximize the use of olders workers:
1. age
2. job performance requirments
3. performance management
4. workforce interest surveys
5. training and counseling
6. the structure of jobs
5. Workers with Disabilities

• Employers want what job applicants can do for them. If applicants

will bring in customers, design a new product, they will be hired
• Disabilities are less likely to get a job than any other demographic
group under age 65.
• Employer concerned about financial hardship because architectural
changes for wheelchairs and add equipment to aid blind and deaf
• Tax incentive are available to help business
• Enable disabilities to work, gain self-esteem, and reach their full
potential
• It likes contribution in CSR (Contribution Social Responsibilities)
and will gain company reputation
 6. LGBT Employees
• Characteristic : Highly educated, Having high buying power, Very loyal
• Will support company who welcomes the gay community and that provide equal rights for
LGBT workers
• The largest and most successful companies recognize that treating all workers equally makes
good business sense
• Workforce diversity is a business issue: either you attract, retain, and motivate the best talent
or you lose business.
• Unfair & discriminatory work environments cripple an organization's ability to recruit and
retain the best and the brightest. They also stifle job performance and productivity.
• Workplace unfairness introduces otherwise avoidable ineffeciencies and costs that detract
from companies 'bottom lines'.
 References

• Casio, W.F., 2018, Managing Human Resources, 11th Ed., McGraw-Hill

Education, New York, p. 133-164
Thankyou