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 …
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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)