Diversity challenges us to recognize and value all sorts of differences in order to make our environment a better place for everyone to work. | Diversity is visible and non-visible differences which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, race, personality disability, age, gender belief are religion. | Equality | Equality is about making sure people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everyone in the same way, but it recognizes that their needs are met in different ways. | Equality focuses on those areas covered by the law, Equal wages for the employees with same qualification, experience doing the same job.
I consider that creating and maintaining a diverse workforce and supplier base is one of the Alliant Energy’s missions. They believe different culture, gender, race, age, physical and mental abilities, lifestyles, education and background allow the group as a whole to see and create more angles, perspectives, individual’s talents and ideas. However, because of their big diversity in the company, training is a plus. It will help employees to better understand the range of perspectives offered by a diverse workforce and their benefits. Also, it will eliminate any mistrust, communication problem, misunderstanding, conflict resolution, and lower group cohesiveness.
By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued. Equality: Equality means treating people in a way that is appropriate for their needs. Inclusion: whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment and background. Full d active participation, feeling respected, feeling a sense of belonging, being valued for who you are. 1.2- Indirect Discrimination: Indirect discrimination occurs when policies and practices, which appear neutral or fair because they are applied to everyone, actually disadvantage people and particular groups within society.
Impact of Race & Culture on Human Resources The growth in diversity in the U.S. workforce requires a greater understanding of culture and cultural differences. Brislin (1993) maintains that culture consists of “ideals, values, and assumptions about life that are widely shared among people and that guide specific behaviors.” In light of the enormous importance of and variation in cultures, human resource managers in the contemporary workplace must gain knowledge and develop sensitivity to such variations. This is necessary in order to effectively organize and lead workers to achieve goals, while reducing workplace conflict and tensions that arise due to cultural and racial differences. Human resource managers must acquire a variety of skills
We stop seeing people unrealistically as imitation of ourselves and stop expecting them to react in the same way as we do. 4. Why is diversity so essential to a balanced and successful workplace and indeed, to a balanced society? How can it be achieved? If we were all the same we would all want to do and be the same things.
Unit 4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings. Outcome 1. Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion. 1.1 Explain what is meant by * Diversity – means difference and recognises that people have things in common with each other; they are also different and unique. Diversity is about recognising and valuing everyone’s culture, personality, age, race, sex, disability, gender, religion and beliefs.
Work Effectively with Diversity Assessment Activity 1: Recognize and respect individual differences in colleague’s clients and customers. 1. How can individual differences in colleagues and clients be recognized within a workplace? Individual differences in colleagues, clients and customers can include any of the following, age, belief systems/values, culture, expertise/experience/working styles, gender, interpersonal style, interests, language, physical characteristics and abilities, mental abilities, politics, race, religion, sexual orientation and thinking and learning styles. Simply it’s about realizing that not all people are the same.
Equality All people has the right to the same opportunities, rights, respect and choices. Equality removes barriers and helps to prevent discrimination. c. Inclusion Involvement of all individuals in given activities, mutual respect, promoting feelings of self-worth, opportunities for having input. It may include full and active participation, feeling valued, respected and a sense of belonging, d. Discrimination It may include the unfair or unequal treatment of an individual on the grounds of gender, age, religious beliefs, ethnicity, language, social class, sexual orientation etc., when an individual is treated less favourably than someone else in the same situation. It may include being unfairly treated, disadvantaged or excluded.
Diversity consists of both visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as; background, culture, personality and work style and also the protected characteristics such as gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion and belief and age. By recognising and understand individual differences we are able to create an environment in which everybody feels valued. 1.1 b- Equality Equality means the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities. Equality is about making sure that people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everybody in exactly the same way.
Personal Reflections on Fair and Equitable Compensation November 9, 2014 Introduction Fair and equitable compensation has many advantages for both employees and employers. If a worker perceives that their compensation is both fair and equitable then they are likely to not have intentions to quit, be dissatisfied, or look for employment elsewhere. They are also more likely to put forth their best effort which translates into higher organizational performances. There is certainly a mutually advantageous position that can be reached through fair and equitable compensation for both sides of the agreement. However, determining what constitutes fair and equitable compensation can be a challenging proposition for employers and employees.