Principles and Practices of Human Resource Management in Global Contexts

 4.0  Diversity Management  in Human Resource Management


Diversity management is the process of identifying, comprehending, appreciating, and celebrating individual differences in terms of age, class, ethnicity, gender, physical and mental abilities, race, sexual orientation, spirituality, and public assistance status in order to improve workplace performance. The use of tactics or guidelines to bring a diverse group of people together to form a cohesive workforce is referred to as diversity management.

4.1  Advantages of Diversity Management


Innovation and creativity
Enhanced employee engagement
Better Decision making
Broader talent pool
Improved company reputation
Employee retention
Increased profits

4.2 Disadvantages of Diversity Management


Ambiguity
Complexity
Confusion
Miscommunication
Difficulty in reading a single agreement
Difficulty in agreeing on specific actions

4.3 List of steps to effective diversity management


Effective Communication
Employee Equality
Diverse Teams Encouragement
Maintain Transparent Policies
Sensitivity Training
Leadership
Hiring

Effective Communication


This is a vital component of diversity management that maintains the coordination and engagement of the workforce's varied individuals. Consequently, the HR management places a strong emphasis on the necessity of receiving feedback, having successful conversations, sharing knowledge about security, best practices, overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers, etc. In order to ensure that all employees are aware of diversity management and the establishment of an inclusive environment, signs on cultural diversity in management and inclusivity creation are frequently posted.

Employee Equality


Effective diversity management requires treating all members equally and with respect. Personal preferences, prejudices, cultural presumptions, job stereotypes, and other such things have no place in a diverse workplace. Therefore, with corporate policies upholding the law and developing diverse management strategies, each individual must respect the other as a special and valuable individual.

Diverse Teams Encouragement


Working in different teams fosters mutual respect and strengthens teamwork under situations that are advantageous to diversity management. It also helps people understand one other better. Thus, when searching for creative solutions and developing new products, a varied team's shared abilities bring a variety of skills, personalities, and abilities to the table.


Maintain Transparent Policies


Transparency in diversity management, equality documentation, remuneration, recruiting, promotions, and other areas should be a part of staff policy.

 

Sensitivity Training


When diversity in the workplace is new to them, senior personnel will require this form of diversity management training in order to create a courteous, egalitarian, and homogeneous work environment. Businesses must pay close attention to how they respond to objectionable behavior, show respect for differing viewpoints, and be flexible enough to accommodate and embrace the thoughts of those who hold views that diverge from their own. In order to get all employees on the same page with regard to diversity rules, sensitivity training is a crucial component of diversity management.

Leadership


This is essential for the success of workplace diversity. The leadership of the organization must take the lead in developing diversity management strategies, as well as in creating and putting into practice diversity goals, metrics, policies, etc. Workplace diversity cannot flourish and its management cannot occur in the absence of such leadership.

Hiring


A diverse workplace is essential to attracting talent, and individuals should only be evaluated based on their performance and the abilities they bring to the table.

Figure 1 :  The key variables  of workforce diversity (source : Saxena (2014,p.77)

4.4 Inclusion at workplace


Every employee has equal access to resources and opportunity for both professional and personal success in an inclusive work environment.

Everyone feels appreciated, welcomed, and sure that their coworkers will value their opinions and treat them as unique individuals in an inclusive workplace.

An inclusive work environment is one where all staff members feel empowered to speak out for one another based on the distinctive viewpoints they have to give.

4.5 Difference between Diversity and Inclusion

In the workplace, diversity and inclusion differ in that the former emphasizes the composition of the workforce, while the latter focuses on how effectively those workers feel valued and heard.

For a workplace that is welcoming to employees with different professional backgrounds and ideas, these elements must coexist.

A hiring target is met by diversity without inclusion, which is meaningless if staff members don't feel valued, safe, or respected.

4.6 Importance of Diversity and Inclusion


In order to be competitive and treat employees fairly, organizations should foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Creating such a work environment is now crucial to the reputation of any business.

Conclusion


A diverse and inclusive workplace is one that will succeed in the workplace of the future. Its goals are to end unconscious prejudice in all of its manifestations and establish a community where individuals with diverse origins and experiences are accepted and feel included.




References

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Admin_truemarket and Admin_truemarket (2023) Diversity Management: Prioritize Inclusion and Manage Diversity in the Workplace, Aperian.[Online]Available at: https://aperian.com/blog/diversity-management-prioritize-inclusion-and-manage-diversity-in-the-workplace/.[Accessed 06 April 2024]

Krumholz, J. (2022) Diversity Management: Overview & Strategies for Any Business, Nonprofit Resource Hub.[Online]Available at: https://nonprofitresourcehub.org/diversity-management/.[Accessed 06 April 2024]

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Comments

  1. PrabodhaApril 8, 2024 at 7:19 PM

    Diversity management promotes inclusivity, equity, and leveraging differences for organizational growth and innovation.

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  2. Ruwini DissanayakeApril 9, 2024 at 9:29 AM

    Workplaces should strive to eliminate all forms of unconscious bias and create an environment where everyone feels included and accepted. Despite potential challenges, the benefits of diversity management, such as increased innovation and profits, are significant. Strategic measures, including strong communication, fair treatment, diverse teams, transparency in policies, sensitivity training, sound leadership, and unbiased hiring, are critical. While diversity and inclusion are distinct concepts, their coexistence creates a welcoming workplace environment. In today's business landscape, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is vital for maintaining competitiveness and a positive reputation.

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  3. Gowri PereraApril 9, 2024 at 3:03 PM

    The workplaces of the future will be those that are inclusive and diverse. Its objectives aim to eliminate unconscious prejudice in all of its forms and create a community in which people of different backgrounds and experiences are welcomed and feel included.

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  4. priyaApril 14, 2024 at 9:48 AM

    By implementing effective diversity management practices, organizations can unlock the full potential of their diverse workforce. Most important subject you have discussed about. Good job

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  5. Priyankara SandaruwanApril 14, 2024 at 6:36 PM

    Thank you so much for your valuable comment

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  6. Dhanushka PathiranaApril 15, 2024 at 4:43 AM

    This blog post provides valuable insights into the critical role of diversity management in ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

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  7. Chethana LiyanageApril 16, 2024 at 11:04 AM


    Your exploration of diversity management in human resource management is comprehensive and insightful.

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