HRMN 300 University of Maryland Diversity in the Workplace Discussion Question 1: Benefits of a diverse workforce What are some of the organizational bene

HRMN 300 University of Maryland Diversity in the Workplace Discussion Question 1: Benefits of a diverse workforce

What are some of the organizational benefits of attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce?
How can diversity and multiculturalism support an organization’s talent management strategy?
What policies would you develop as a Human Resources Manager to ensure your organization achieves these benefits?

Use the articles and resources provided to support your ideas.

Don’t forget to read over and then respond to a colleague’s ideas. Be sure to include citations from at least two sources you used to develop your responses!

Question 2: Evaluating diversity programs

Select an organization and explore their diversity program. It could be an organization you have worked for, one you are familiar with, or one you are curious about. Include the website in your reference list.

Describe the major components of their diversity program and what makes it effective.
Discuss legal and organizational cultural factors.
What do you see as the main challenge the organizations could face in maintaining a successful diversity programs

Articles:

Abreu (2014) The Myriad Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace
Mayhew (no date) Contemporary Issues faced by Human Resource Managers Today (Short article regarding some of the current issues affecting HR managers)
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s “Overview of the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission” (HTML) Retrieved from: http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/index.cfm (U.S. EEOC government Web site)
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s “Laws Enforced by the EEOC” Retrieved from http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/index.cfm (EEOC government Web site listing and describing laws enforced by EEOC)
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s “Types of Discrimination” Retrieved from http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/index.cfm (EEOC Web site)

Recommended

Heathfield (2018). How to Demonstrate Respect in the Workplace
Washington and Patrick (2018) 3 Requirements for a Diverse and Inclusive Culture
Heathfield (2018). 3 Ways your Unconscious Bias affects your Workplace
Lumen Learning (nd). Perception Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/principlesmanage…
Lumen Learning (nd). The War for Talent Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/principlesmanage…
Lumen Learning (nd). Globalization and Principles of Management Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/principlesmanage…