Importance of Diversity in the Workplace

The diversity in the workplace in America today reflects the multicultural and multi-ethnic characteristics of the nation itself. The Equal Opportunities Employment executive order put in place by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965 veritably democratized the workplace opportunities and career growth avenues for all Americans. Globalization and competitive jobs-based visas such as H 1-B and L-1 have also ensured the presence of employees of various nationalities in the workplace. Diversity in the workplace enables corporations, businesses and federal government agencies to attract all-round talent, tap newer markets, have good governance policies and enjoy holistic corporate growth.

Wider Talent Pool

Companies and human resources departments have access to a wider talent pool if there is no discrimination in hiring policies and employees of all races, creeds and cultures are employed.

Knowledge Sharing

Employees can share cultural traits, market demographics, socioeconomic trends of countries of their origin and help companies develop robust knowledge management and market intelligence systems.

Imbibing Best Traits

Employees have the chance to imbibe the best work traits of other cultures and races, learn new languages and, in the bargain, endeavor to become well-rounded and efficient employees.

Enhanced Productivity

Processing and harnessing of varied skills, competencies, capabilities of employees of multiple races and cultures by an organization leads to enhanced productivity.

Better Global Citizens

Co-mingling, interaction and engagement among employees of all races, creeds and cultures fosters a sense of camaraderie and humanitarianism spirit and shapes better global citizens.

Reduced Discrimination

Regular interaction, celebration of various cultural festivals and sharing of common egalitarian ideals reduces prejudices and workplace discriminations of earlier eras.