A PRESENTATION ON WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

PRESENTED BY: DIVYA PAREEK ANKITA RATHORE

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY????? Diversity simply means that the population in the workplace is not homogenous Workforce diversity means similarities and differences among employees in terms of age, cultural background, physical abilities, race, religion and sex

DIMENSIONS OF DIVERSITY

Age Physical ability Gender Race/Ethinicity Religious Beliefs Geographic Location Education

SIGNIFICANCE

As a legal requirement As a resource imperative As a social responsibility As a capacity building strategy As a market strategy

BENEFITS OF WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

New products and services Better teamwork Enhanced image of the organisation( both in corporate world and public) Expansion of markets Effective and Satisfied Workforce

CHALLENGES

Resistance to change Interpersonal Conflict Segmented Communication Network Language and Cultural Barrier Impaired freedom of speech

MANAGING WORKFORCE DIVERSITY A management system which eliminates the differences found in a multicultural workforce in a manner which results in the highest level of productivity for both the organisation and the individual. Managing people in the best interest of organisation and the employer

NEED TO MANAGE DIVERSITY

A large number of women are joining the workforce. Workforce mobility is increasing

Ethnic minority proportion is increasing

HOW TO MANAGE WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

Embrace diversity Recruit Broadly Select Fairly Provide Orientation and Training Sensitize all Employees Strive to be Flexible Avoid Stereotypes Educate and Motivate Employees

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AT IBM Global workforce diversity is a cornerstone of IBMS strategy to differentiate itself as one of the worlds great companies. It had adopted equal opportunity policy back in 1953 which means equity in hiring regardless of race, color ,gender etc.

FOCUS AREAS

Women in the workplace People with Disability Work life Integration Cultural Diversity Generational Diversity

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AT HSBC HSBC is a global financial services company headquartered in UK. HSBC is an equal opportunities employer. Being the worlds local bank, Diversity is central to HSBCs brand image and is an integral part of their managing for growth and people strategies

MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS GENDER DISABILITY UNDERPRIVILED AFFIRMATIVE ACTION