Diversity in the Workplace

1. Diversity in the Workplace

2. Advantages of Diversity in the Workplace. • More creativity in solving problems. • Greater innovation. • Higher productivity. • Better relationships with global customers. • Targeted marketing campaigns. • More customers. • Greater profits. • Larger talent pool of workers. • Increased community involvement and support. • Better communication. • More supportive work environment.

3. Types of Diversity in the Workforce • Aging workers • Immigrants • Race • Sex • Disabilities • Changing Families

4. Discrimination Defined The act, practice, or instance of making a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than merit; the act of discriminating categorically or by group, rather than individually; the results of a prejudiced or prejudicial outlook, action, or treatment.

5. Stereotypes • Stereotypes • Often begins at home. • Children observe attitudes and hear jokes and negative comments about “outsiders” • Born of fear and ignorance

6. Types of Stereotypes • Disabilities-people fear the disable because of fear they might become disable themselves. • Sex-men and women must treat each other as equals, avoiding inappropriate touching, jokes, or offensive comments. • Age-never hold misguided beliefs about people of different ages. • Race-unfamiliarity and fear can lead to conflicts on the job.

7. Activity~ write answers on your own paper. • How can an employer help workers to diminish stereotypical beliefs? • What can employees do to overcome stereotypes on the job? • How can a company reduce communication barriers among workers? • Describe ways that language or culture can affect communication • What kinds of problems might young and old workers face when working together on a team assignment? • How can a non-disabled worker prepare to work on a team with a worker who is disabled?