What are some ways to celebrate diversity?
- Mark your calendar for history and heritage celebrations. ...
- Host a Lunch and Learn. ...
- Share the News. ...
- Put on a Cultural Art Exhibit. ...
- Create a Question of the Week. ...
- Mix Up the Music. ...
- Schedule a Diversity Roundtable. ...
- Host a Job Fair.
- Race.
- Ethnicity.
- Age.
- National origin.
- Sexual orientation.
- Cultural identity.
- Assigned sex.
- Gender identity.
A company putting an emphasis on people with unconventional or different backgrounds is another example of workplace diversity. Many companies might have a program in which they make an effort to bring on those who have served in the military, for example.
Be genuine when talking about your commitment to diversity. When asked a question about diversity, discuss your direct experiences with people of different cultures. Refrain from saying you don't see color. Instead, explain the value of honoring diverse cultures and learning from others.
- Accept people's differences but find common ground. ...
- Learn something new from people that are different to you, don't shut it down. ...
- Make sure you give everyone a chance to have an opinion. ...
- Avoid using stereotypes and recognise and address your own bias.
Examples of visible diversity include someone's race, disability (physical), age, or gender. Sometimes, culture and religion can also fall under visible diversity if a person is wearing garb that is specific to a certain religion or culture.
Diversity enhances creativity. It encourages the search for novel information and perspectives, leading to better decision making and problem solving. Diversity can improve the bottom line of companies and lead to unfettered discoveries and breakthrough innovations.
- Holiday Celebrations. Create a calendar that highlights celebrations around the world. ...
- Music and Art. ...
- Multicultural Library. ...
- Guest Speakers and Interviews. ...
- Show and Tell. ...
- Role-Playing. ...
- Games From Around the World. ...
- Global Pen Pals.
- Pay Attention to Cultural Nuances.
- Address Communication Barriers.
- Develop a Cultural Calendar.
- Encourage Education.
- Create a Bulletin Board.
- Employee Diversity Training.
- Support Employee Advancement.
- Make Company Culture Important.
- Take a look at your recruiting and hiring practices. ...
- Establish mentoring opportunities. ...
- Promote team work. ...
- Make inclusion a priority. ...
- Provide Diversity Training.
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