"A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.”

Work Force Diversity

“Diversity simply refers to human characteristics that make people different”

1. Sources of Workforce Diversity

2. Racial & Ethnical Groups

3. Older Workers

4. Gender

5. Education

6. Dual-career Families

7. Religions & Culture

8. Persons with Disabilities

9. Immigrants

10. Young persons with limited education or skills

11. Competitive advantage though work force diversity

12. Marketing

13. Creativity, innovation, and problem solving

14. Flexibility

15. Sources of work force Diversity

How organization Cultivate a Diverse Workforce

1. Securing top management support and Commitment

2. Organizational Assessment

3. Attracting employees

4. Developing Employees

5. Retaining employees

Steps toward management of diversity

1. Managing Diversity

2. Boosting Workforce Diversity

3. Equal Employment Opportunity Versus Affirmative Action

4. Affirmative Action

Challenges

1. Resistance to Change

2. Segmented Communication Networks

3. Resentment

4. Backlash

5. Retention

6. Competition for Opportunities

7. Lower Cohesiveness

8. Communication problem:

9. Diversity also increases errors and misunderstandings.

10. Mistrust and tension

11. Stereotyping