DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE

THE FACTS

• Diversity: race, age, religion, gender, ect
• By 2020 36% of the up US population will be minorities
• By 2050 that number will increase to 47%
• By this time nearly 50% of employees will be female
• These are only a few reasons why diversity is important

WHO WILL BENEFIT?

• A diverse staff is better able to see and respond to changing trends
• They will better respond to a diverse consumer market
• Diverse teams differ in experiences giving many different points of view
• With many view points many different solutions will come forth
• Clients are demanding a diverse staff of companies

WORK TEAMS

• Diverse teams may come up with more creative solutions to a problem
• Diverse teams may be much more effective in their problem-solving
• Different view produce different solution to problems in work place

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

• Companies who aim for diversity suffer fewer law suits
• Diversity is a large problem businesses face

CHALLENGES OF DIVERSITY

• Diversity can be a positive force in the work place
• It can also lead to discontent and employee clashes
• Women face the "Glass Ceiling"
• Men with female bosses often find them favoring their female workers
• Older workers feel the deck is stacked in favor of younger workers

TIPS FOR IMPROVEMENT

• Seek training
• Understand value of difference
• Do not expect conformity
• Do not make assumptions
• Build similarities