How to Attract Diverse Applicants
About the Author
Shiddike Mohammad Omar was a teacher and renowned author. Now Shiddike is a student of research at the University of Regina, Canada. E-mail: shiddikm@uregina.ca
How to Attract Diverse Applicants
Introduction
Now-a-days the whole world makes a global village. So it is very important for organizations to develop their product and services for the whole world. But, before doing that the organization needs to consider the worldwide consumer demands. The reality is that today’s workplace must reflect today’s diverse world. Modern technology has made it possible for people with different religions, life styles, cultures, social backgrounds and languages to regularly interact. As a result it is critical for organizations, if they want to be successful, to have the ability and the know how to attract a diverse workforce. One of the driving factors behind the need for organizations to be able to attract diverse applicants is the increasing free movement of diverse labor force across borders.1 As employees with diverse background and abilities move freely across jurisdictions it is crucial for organizations to have the ability to attract them if they want to ensure they are hiring the most talented and skilled people. Not only does it make good business sense for organizations to have the knowhow to attract diverse applicants, it is morally correct behavior. As well, many governments are introducing a wide range of legislation to ensure gender equity, employment equity, ethical behavior and anti-discrimination, which organizations must abide by if they are going to do business in that jurisdiction. The purpose of my paper is to provide a clear definition of diversity and explain the Importance of a diverse workforce in a successful organization. The paper will then outline proven methods of successfully attracting diverse candidates to job postings.
Defining Diversity In today’s world diversity
Shiddike Mohammad Omar was a teacher and renowned author. Now Shiddike is a student of research at the University of Regina, Canada. E-mail: shiddikm@uregina.ca
How to Attract Diverse Applicants
Introduction
Now-a-days the whole world makes a global village. So it is very important for organizations to develop their product and services for the whole world. But, before doing that the organization needs to consider the worldwide consumer demands. The reality is that today’s workplace must reflect today’s diverse world. Modern technology has made it possible for people with different religions, life styles, cultures, social backgrounds and languages to regularly interact. As a result it is critical for organizations, if they want to be successful, to have the ability and the know how to attract a diverse workforce. One of the driving factors behind the need for organizations to be able to attract diverse applicants is the increasing free movement of diverse labor force across borders.1 As employees with diverse background and abilities move freely across jurisdictions it is crucial for organizations to have the ability to attract them if they want to ensure they are hiring the most talented and skilled people. Not only does it make good business sense for organizations to have the knowhow to attract diverse applicants, it is morally correct behavior. As well, many governments are introducing a wide range of legislation to ensure gender equity, employment equity, ethical behavior and anti-discrimination, which organizations must abide by if they are going to do business in that jurisdiction. The purpose of my paper is to provide a clear definition of diversity and explain the Importance of a diverse workforce in a successful organization. The paper will then outline proven methods of successfully attracting diverse candidates to job postings.
Defining Diversity In today’s world diversity