diversity is the idea is that your workplace should reflect the makeup of greater society. Acquired diversity Factors like experience gained, values, skills, education and knowledge 3 There are 2 categories of diversity
(SHRM, 2003), "Internal Dimensions and External Dimensions" are adapted from Marilyn Loden and Judy Rosener, Workforce America! (Business One Irwin, 1991) Dimensions of Diversity
different genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, etc., it produces more creative, innovative and effective results. That's because diverse groups offer a wider range of experiences, and don't simply parrot back the same old ideas produced by people of similar backgrounds. ” 13 Want Diversity? 15 Recruiting Tactics To Attract A Wider Range Of Candidates via Forbes
identified workplace diversity and inclusion as a key element of innovation and business growth. Market Performance Studies by Prof. Neal and colleagues showed that diversity drives performance in product development and access to new markets. Team Performance Research by Prof. Hong and Page found that a diverse groups of problem solvers outperformed groups of high-ability problem solvers. 14 Higher earnings & ROE An analysis by McKinsey’sshowed that a diverse executive board leads to significantly higher earnings and returns on equity. Creativity Research done at Harvard found that having multicultural social networks increases your own creativity. Sales revenue A study of more than 500 organizations has found that every 1% increase in gender and racial diversity is correlated with a 3% to 9% increase in sales revenue, respectively.
✺ For starters: there’s no proper definition. ✺ Few companies are born diverse. ✺ You’ve got to make a conscious effort to hire people who are different from you and let go of unconscious biases ✺ Diversity is a moving target ✺ Diversity won’t work without inclusion 16
include Challenges you might face in recruiting the right staff. “Fit” does not mean hiring someone who is the same as your existing staff Biases Both, conscious and unconscious, that you or your team might have 19 The current state Of your team regarding diversity by evaluating characteristics of your team members to find the missing puzzle piece Networking With people and groups that are likely to lead to diverse talent
diverse candidate pool Describing the job and needed competences as broad as possible Selecting an inclusive interview team if possible 22 Screening job applications To include rather than exclude. Look twice to find the missing puzzle piece. Networking with people and groups that are likely to lead to diverse talent unique scanning techniques Ask candidates to write a one-page solution to a problem that involves a diversity challenge at work.
the interview? ✺ Inform your employer of any special requirements & don’t be afraid to ask questions ✺ Combine research with asking questions during your interview ✺ Consider your interview panel and the range of people with whom you interact during the process ✺ Make the most of job/career fairs and networking opportunities ✺ Check diversity from the employers point of view 23
the interview? ✺ Interview outside sources to fill in gaps or validate information from the interviews ✺ Interview your prospective colleagues ✺ If possible: get to know your potential boss ✺ Do a test run: it is worth asking ✺ And last but not least: Do some soul-searching and be introspective 24
people’s different perspectives on problems and different ways to address solutions. Uncovering talent Don‘t try to assimilate through formal inclusion. Embedding of diversity Into leadership programs and talent programs, trainings „to spread the message“ 28 Governance & resourcing To install representatives from different parts of the business as a change agent
the diversity elements you personally bring to the organization. ✺ Know the goals of your company regarding diversity (if they exist) and the overall connection to the business goals ✺ Actively engage in the diversity effort (if there is nothing official, start something) ✺ Strengthen your cultural intelligence ✺ Be a spokesperson for diversity issues that are not necessarily your own ✺ Communicate and educate. Diversity work is a journey, not a destination. 30
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ christin-hoepfner-3bab478/ 31 Credits: Presentation template by SlidesCarnival Photographs by Unsplash Watercolor textures by GraphicBurguer
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