Abstract
Workplace diversity is a people issue, focused on the differences, similarities and advantages that people bring to an organization. Here in the United States, we have such a diverse population of races, ethnicities, religions, social classes, physical abilities, and sexual orientations. Diversity is about learning from others who are not the same, about dignity and respect for all, and about creating workplace environments and practices that encourage learning from others and capture the advantage of diverse perspectives. For the most part companies feel that putting forward a strong image of being "diversity conscious” is necessary to attract and retain good employees and or customers. To ignore diversity in the workplace is to ignore the reality of the changing demographics of the current workforce.
The world's increasing globalization requires more interaction among people from diverse cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds than ever before. People......
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