Valuing Cultural Diversity
For century’s history has demonstrated that there is only one constant in life, that constant is change. Because this is true, it’s a must that business trends adapt to the ever-growing needs of its industry and clients. This constant change in business and societal trends forces innovative developments, ideologies in work force diversity, and is becoming a key element for many business strategies to gain a competitive advantage. As diversity becomes widespread in politics, society and the workplace, businesses must acknowledge the increase, and be prepared to accommodate all members within the company. Valuing cultural diversity in the workforce refers to the application of policies and practices that seek to embody all job functions within a workforce who are in some way different from those in the prevailing constituency. The business idea of diversity theorizes that in a global marketplace, a company that employs a diverse work force is better able to understand the demographics for the markets it serves, which has a direct correlation with success in their market.
In reviewing accounts from the past, a push for cultural diversity in the workplace would generally stem from the efforts of said organization to comply with state and federal laws. However, things have changed. Businesses have incorporated vastly diversified training programs into its strategies. This shift has unearthed that the benefits of integrating diverse talent into the workforce, not only improves productivity, but it also produces a well balanced pool of knowledge, experience, and creativity. Modern day business is not only using diversity to build a stronger, more cohesive workforce, but also to explore the vast multitude of ideas and viewpoints that diversity offers. Many organizations understand they are no longer employing a “cookie cutter” look and feel. It is my belief; this is due in turn to the fact that there is no one certain type of customer. This diverse pool of employees
In reviewing accounts from the past, a push for cultural diversity in the workplace would generally stem from the efforts of said organization to comply with state and federal laws. However, things have changed. Businesses have incorporated vastly diversified training programs into its strategies. This shift has unearthed that the benefits of integrating diverse talent into the workforce, not only improves productivity, but it also produces a well balanced pool of knowledge, experience, and creativity. Modern day business is not only using diversity to build a stronger, more cohesive workforce, but also to explore the vast multitude of ideas and viewpoints that diversity offers. Many organizations understand they are no longer employing a “cookie cutter” look and feel. It is my belief; this is due in turn to the fact that there is no one certain type of customer. This diverse pool of employees
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