what would we do without diversity in our workplaces ?

What would we do without diversity in our workplaces ?

As most companies seek to expand world-wide and some companies for example ROGERS, BELL, APPLE, MICROSOFT etc. are services used all around the world it is only logical that our workplaces be diverse. Diversity in our worplace, communities, and society shows that all men are equal, and appreciated and every idea is important to make our world what it is. Diversity on a whole is very important as it has been said many times, and should, i belive, continue to be encouraged in the work place.

Proverbs Mirror Culture

As we are on the topic of diversity in the workplace, it is also importaant to understand the people we are working with. So here are some example of proverbs from 4 different countries around the worl that reflect their beliefs and tradition and their culture altogether.

China-

A clever person turns great troubles into little ones and little ones into none at all.

 

India-

Large desire is endless poverty,and,I met a hundred men going to Delhi and everyone is my brother.

Jamaica-

No call alligator long mouth till you pass him,and,those who can't dance say the music is no good.

Greece-

First secure an independent income, then practice virtue, and, the old age of an eagle is better than the youth of a sparrow.

 

 

 

High-context and Low-context cultures

 

High-context cultures:

• Japanese
• Arab
• Latin American
• Spanish
• English

AND
Low-context cultures:

• Italian
  


• French
  


• North American
  


• Scandinavian


• German


• Swiss

Remember: low-context cultures are often;

open

straightforward

and emphasize their words

While high-context cultures are often;

formal

patient

and not very literal

Dimensions of Culture

Here are the last two components to the five dimensions of culture:

1) Communication Style

• high-context cultures are very:
• formal
• patient
• and not very literal
• use pictures to communicate
• and take cues pictures as well

And

• low-context cultures are very:
• open
• straightforward
• and emphasize their words

2) Time Orientation

In some cultures people are relaxed towards the time, as time seems endless and going on forever, therefore they do not see it as that important. Whereas in other cultures time is very important as it relates to money. efficency, productivity and everything business like.

Dimensions of culture

Here is the third of the five dimension of culture :

Formality

While North Americans don't quite focus on traditon, style, rules, (wheither social or non-social)and ceremony, many cultures, especially in Asia, are very traditional, ceremonial, focus on dress style, formality in speech and social interactions.

Dimensions of Culture

Here are two of the five dimensions of culture which need to be understood by people in the workforce for good communication between employees and other business transactors:

1)  Context

• low-context culture are found to be:
• precise
• well-grounded 
• action-oriented

And

• high-context culture are found to be:
• affiliated
• perceptive
• attentive
• and reflective

2) Individualism

• low-context individualism prefer:
• individual achievments
• individual ambition
• and self-assertion

And

• high-context individualism prefer:
• choices
• beliefs and group values
• responsibilites

                                                                                                                    By : Mark Harris

Diversity

When a company has become diversified it attracts a greater number of different ethnics groups, who bring to the company fresh ideas, knowledge and experience.

Here are some pointers when making buisness transactions with people from different cultures:

1) take time to understand and read upon other culture.

2)  Remember to keep and open mind when doing buisness but don't continue buisness if it disrupts basic values.

3) Don't make any decisions based on instinct, but if something seems wrong seek it out first, but don't be quick to judge.
  ( FOR MORE DIVERSITY CARTOONS PLEASE VISIT: http://www.glasbergen.com/business-computer-cartoons/?album=1&gallery=15 )

Communication Skills and Diversity in The Workplace

Good communication skills = Success in a global diverse workforce  

Here are 4 pointers for success in a global diverse workforce with excellent communication skills:

1) Inspire a trusting open environment, where ideas. feedback, and interaction will be comfortable and fluent for managers and employee.

2) Encourage individual and teamwork efforts and reward when outstanding achievments are shown, so that the individuals or teams know there work is being notices and is needed.

3) Make sure all managers and employees improve on communication skills

4) Give more information in formal channels


                                                                                                   Written by: Mark Harris

The Canadian view to Divesity in the workforce

Diversity in the workforce is being recommended even more by our Canadian Government, as you will see in the link posted below. Click  the link and you will see the view of weither diversity is important to our canadian worforce and why. after reading the article please don't be afraid to comment !

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/about-apercu/plan2010-2013/diversity-diversite-eng.htm

Diversity: Why is it important for companies?

Diversity: Why is it important for companies?

In the diagram shown above you will find the percentages of: people willing to give up their jobs due to lack of diversity, the impact diversity has at one's work on a day-to-day basis, and a graph showing the positive impact versus the negative impact diversity has, on a company.

Quote, "Valuing diversity in the workplace is about providing an environment that promotes good working relationships and values differences. It's about adopting best practice management styles” It's about winning customer and staff loyalty".

It’s what balances out our world and makes our workplace somewhere we all want to be.

http://www.psc.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=078f3edd-e80b-4a26-9ada-819f91671c53

Diversity In The Workforce

Diversity in the workplace is very important to a business, as it shows that the company is hiring people of different race, religions,age,ethnic groups etc. to come together and build a good environment in the workplace. This also allows customers to adjust and be comfortable with that company when employees of all genders, race, religions and so, are working to make the customers experience with the company a good one. A company who claims to be a diverse workforce is a excellent job opportunities to those with disabilities as well, which is a good thing, seeing as many with disabilities find it hard to find jobs.

                          by : Mark Harris