10. How to Overcome Diversity Issues in the Workplace?
(Goodluck, 2023)According to Goodluck, O (2023) There
are various reasons why conflicts can occur in the workplace. When members of a
group or organization differ from one another in one or more significant ways,
diversity exists within the group or organization. The diversity may result
from differences in age, gender, race, or other traits.
If disputes at work are not resolved
appropriately, they can lead to division, poor output, physical aggression, and
an unhealthful atmosphere in general. The degree of conflict dictates the
strategy needed to resolve it in the workplace.
Workplace diversity challenges can
stem from a variety of circumstances, including jealously, feelings of
rejection, a lack of understanding, poor communication, and many more. Any
workplace diversity issue that has caught the manager's attention needs to be
handled by them. (Goodluck, 2023)
According to MyDisabilityJobs, (2023) Managing
diversity presents several difficulties for leaders, including:
-Removing prejudice and preconceptions
- Handling cultural variations
-Promoting inclusive dialogue
-Resolving disagreements and
miscommunications
-Equilibrating the demands of the
group and the individual
-Addressing privilege and power
relations
-Establishing unity and trust among
heterogeneous team members
-Encouraging fair chances and
professional growth
-Overcoming opposition to change
-Assuring responsibility and tracking
advancement.
There are many different approaches that people and organizations can use to address Overcome workplace diversity challenges.
Personal Methods for Resolving
Diversity-Related Problems at Work.
1. Comprehension.
Workers will know how to treat one
another better once they acknowledge that people are not all the same. Regardless
of difference, everyone must be treated equally. Managers and coworkers must
realize that cultural background is one factor that influences people's behavior. Rather than being used as a pretext by coworkers or the
organization's management to treat people badly, these distinctions should be
acknowledged.(Goodluck, 2023)
2. Tolerance.
This has to do with comprehension as
well. Conflicts may be avoided if one is able to accept or even like some of
the behaviors that others choose. Many people find that having debates is
enjoyable—not because they want to instigate fights, but rather because it
helps them get things done. On the other hand, there are those who may take
disagreements more seriously, which might result in confrontations. Conflicts
will end and be resolved successfully when both parties are more inclined to
accept and tolerate one another. (Goodluck, 2023)
3. Communication.
Effective communication is a crucial
individual strategy for managing diversity in the workplace. Most people are
reluctant to talk honestly about problems that are bothering them at work.
Assume, for example, that a younger employee frequently cracks jokes about an
elderly coworker's age. The younger colleague may not mean any offense, but the
elderly coworker may find the joke offensive. If no one communicates, this joke
might turn into a major argument.
Inadequate communication between
coworkers is the primary cause of most situations that escalate. As a result,
this can catch the interest of other coworkers. An amicable resolution to
diversity concerns in the workplace can be achieved by having an open
discussion about any misunderstandings that may have occurred. (Goodluck, 2023)
4. Empathy
When a coworker approaches them or
acts in a way that makes them uncomfortable, people shouldn't be able to ignore
it at work. To be able to operate effectively, they should try to comprehend
other people's perspectives. They can provide comfort to someone who is uneasy
in a role because they lack experience by giving them confidence boosts and
pointing them in directions where they can perhaps be of assistance. (Goodluck,
2023)
According to MyDisabilityJobs (2023b) there
are various approaches to overcome diversity challenges as below.
-Resolve cultural differences.
-Close generational divides.
-Efficiently incorporate diversity.
- Hire a varied pool of talent.
-Treat problems with productivity.
- Simplify administrative work.
-Don't be a tokenism.
-Reduce minor offenses.
As a Suggestion.
Adopting skills-based recruiting is necessary to encourage generational diversity. The five distinct generations that make up today's workforce require our consideration and respect. This approach benefits not only our present workforce but also sets us up for success in the future.
References:
www.testgorilla.com. (n.d.). Generational
diversity: An inclusive people strategy - TG. [online] Available at:
https://www.testgorilla.com/blog/generational-diversity/ [Accessed 12 Nov.
2023].
Goodluck, O. (2023). How to
Overcome Diversity Issues in the Workplace. [online] Shoponlinezone.com.
Available at:
https://www.shoponlinezone.com/overcome-diversity-issues-in-the-workplace/
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MyDisabilityJobs (2023b). Top 10
Challenges of Diversity in the Workplace & Solutions. [online]
MyDisabilityJobs.com. Available at:
https://mydisabilityjobs.com/awareness/challenges-of-diversity-in-the-workplace/
[Accessed 15 Nov. 2023].
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your comment eloquently highlights the importance of embracing skills-based recruiting to honor and leverage the unique strengths each generation brings. Recognizing this diversity ensures a successful and harmonious present and future workforce.
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