As the Canadian economy looks to rebound from the economic effects of the pandemic and enter an era of greater competition as a result of technological advancements. Our local organizations stand to become more competitive by creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
According to Forbes 2020, Catalyst 2020, BCG analysis, Organizations are:
+35% higher likelihood of having above industry average returns with diverse presence
+20% increase in decision-making quality with inclusive leadership
6x more innovation for teams with more inclusive cultural values.
Workplace diversity refers to the wide range of variances amongst employees in an organization. Diversity encompasses how people identify themselves and how others perceive them. Race, gender, ethnic groups, age, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military service, mental and physical ailments, and other significant characteristics between people are all examples of diversity in the workplace.
Employees from various backgrounds provide unique ideas and insights to their organizations informed by their lived experiences. High-performing diverse teams are more proficient at developing innovative solutions to create and communicate value. They often deliver increased customer satisfaction due to enriched employee interactions.
Here are five tips on managing diversity:
1. Prioritize Communication
Organizations must communicate effectively with employees to manage a diverse workforce. Policies, procedures, safety standards, and other vital information should be written in a way that overcomes linguistic and cultural obstacles. Consider translating texts and using visuals and symbols when appropriate.
2. Treat Each Employee As An Individual
Make no judgments about personnel with various backgrounds. Instead of attributing behaviours to their history, look at each employee as a person and rate their triumphs and failures on their own merits.
3. Encourage Employees To Work In Diverse Groups
Diverse work teams allow employees to get to know and value one another on a more personal level, which can help dispel stereotypes and cultural misunderstandings.
4. Base Standards On Objective Criteria
Set a single set of guidelines for all employees, regardless of their backgrounds. To ensure that each employee is treated equitably, ensure that all employment actions, meet these standards consistently.
5. Be Open-Minded
Encourage people to recognize that their own experience, history, and culture contribute value to the organization. Look for ways to bring a comprehensive set of viewpoints and skills to achieve organizational objectives.
We look forward to hearing how you manage diversity in your workplace. If you have any tips you would like to share with our community, please comment below.
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