DIVERSITY AT

WORKPLACE
PRESENTED BY:
NIDHI GUPTA
ROHAN JAIN
SHIVANGI SINGH
SOMYA MAHESHWARI
AWANTICA CHAUDHARY
SHUBHAM GUPTA-2
 MEANING
It refers to the variety of differences
between people in an organization.
Diversity encompasses race, gender,
ethnic group, age, personality, cognitive
style, tenure, organizational function,
education, background and more.
It involves how people perceive
themselves, but how they perceive
others.
 CHALLENGES
Communication- cultural and
language barriers leads to Ineffective
communication, confusion, lack of
teamwork, and low morale.

Resistance to change- refuse to

accept the fact that the social and
cultural makeup of their workplace is
changing.
 BENEFITS
Increased adaptability-Employees
from diverse backgrounds bring
individual talents and experiences.
Variety of viewpoint- a larger pool of
ideas and experiences.
More effective different talent and
skills make the org. more effective.
Broader service range-A diverse
collection of skills and experiences
 Diversity Activities for the
Workplace-

Diversity Training- raise awareness of

people's different needs, address directly the
problems of offensive and derogatory language.

Inclusive Calendar-All religious holidays and

celebration days (such as International Women's
Day) can be marked by the company.

cultural or religious celebrations, employers can

celebrate diversity and develop a united, positive
workforce.
 EXAMPLE OF HUL
Building a gender-balanced workforce
Unlocking the power of diverse &
inclusive teams
Principles, commitments & governance
Empowering women is critical
Promoting gender balance
Providing first-class training
Valuing difference & ethnic diversity
 Role of Management in
Managing Organizational
Diversity-

To ensure for team meetings and also has the

liberty formulating team strategies and
organization policies.

Appraisals and incentive plans need to be similar

for everyone.

To encourage individuals to celebrate and enjoy

all festivals irrespective of their religion and
community.
 The Positive Influence of Cultural
Diversity in Organizational
Behavior-

Define and Establish Cultural

An org. has cultural and personal
differences. it create mutual respect
for the different cultures, enabling
personnel to reach their full potential.
Transforming Organizational
Behavior-Patterns of behavior in the
organization are influenced by degree of
diversity within organization.

Influencing Cultural Diversity-

Cultural diversity is a deep respect and
understanding of the various people in
organization.

It is strengthened by having feedback,

teamwork, team-building activities and
interpersonal communication.