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HR PILLAR: Diversity & Inclusion

Are you interested in increased productivity?

4

reasons why should you invest in a Diversity & Inclusion Policy

Silke Rathbone,

Let’s break it down …

Labourexcel

When referring to Diversity, one

Principal Partner,

must differentiate which type you are referring to first. There are

“Diversity is having a seat at the table, and Inclusion is having a voice and taking part in the conversation” – Satrix.

generally 4 types:

• Gender • Education • Nationality • Language • Physical Ability • Mental Ability

Inclusion have become

• Sexual Orientation

commonplace in the work

• Cultural Identity

environment - but is there a appreciation of these terms?

2. External Diversity related to those aspects which people are not typically born with but take on or have some control over, such as: • Appearance • Education • Religious Beliefs • Relationship Status • Personal Interests • Socioeconomic Status • Life Experiences • Family Status • Location

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• Job Function • Seniority • Management Status • Union Affiliation

• Pay Type and Benefits

• Culture

he words Diversity and

common understanding and

• Place of work • Employment Status

1. Internal Diversity with a further breakdown into:

• Age

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3. O rganisational Diversity relates to what makes someone different from another in an organisation such as:

4. Worldview Diversity which often merges the above three diversities, however, is opinion-based and can change over time. These may include: • Outlook on life • Moral Compass • Political Beliefs • Epistemology (generally the knowledge of belief, justification and truth)


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Are you interested in increased productivity?

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The HR Digital Revolution

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Work-life balance: Eat, pray, love

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How to increase productivity through organisational strategies

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4 Reasons why should you invest in a Diversity & Inclusion Policy

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Post-pandemic Wellness Challenges: An HR Perspective

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A New Dawn: Skills And Development Trends in Human Resources

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