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PMAL 104 UNIT 5

ANEENA SHEELA NATH

Course/Section: PMAL 105: Business Writing and Communications

June 10, 2023

The Importance of Diversity in The Workplace

The notion of diversity has attracted considerable interest in contemporary times owing to its

substantial influence on workplaces and organisations. This essay aims to examine the concept of

diversity, and its advantages for employees and organisations, and to illustrate these benefits

through a case study of a diverse workplace. Furthermore, we will examine strategies that

organisations can implement to promote diversity among their members.

Workplace diversity refers to the existence of individuals from diverse backgrounds,

encompassing a range of characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation,

religion, and socioeconomic status. It includes the many different traits and points of view that

people contribute to their place of employment, creating a rich patchwork of ideas and

experiences.

Employers benefit from embracing diversity, as it allows them to better understand and cater to

the needs of their broad client base. This enables them to modify their products, services, and

marketing tactics accordingly, leading to higher levels of consumer happiness and enhanced

commercial success. Employees with diverse backgrounds possess a range of unique talents,

experiences, and skill sets that can aid companies in generating innovative and imaginative

solutions. Enhancing the heterogeneity of leadership teams is positively associated with

enhanced financial performance. The augmentation of diversity within venture capital firms has

been shown to positively impact annual fund returns and lead to more lucrative exits. Fostering

diversity within the workplace can aid in the recruitment and retention of skilled personnel. The
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enhancement of workplace diversity has been shown to positively impact a company's reputation

and brand.

Employees benefit from a more varied workplace. Diversity in the workplace is valuable because

it allows for the sharing of varied experiences, ideas, and opinions. Employees benefit from this

variety of thought because they are exposed to new perspectives and new methods of thinking

about how to solve problems. The presence of diversity within a team can lead to heightened

levels of innovation and creativity, thereby serving as a source of motivation for employees and

facilitating the development of camaraderie. These factors can ultimately contribute to the

promotion of team unity. The presence of diversity within a workplace has been shown to

facilitate expedited problem-solving, enhanced decision-making capabilities, and potentially

heightened levels of employee engagement. In addition, employees in a diverse workplace are

more likely to feel accepted and appreciated for their individuality and expertise.

Let's look at the technology sector to demonstrate the advantages of diversity. Numerous top IT

businesses have put programmes in place to foster welcoming cultures because they understand

how important diversity is. For example, Accenture has implemented many programmes to

increase diversity in its workforce. Accenture, a worldwide consulting and technical services

firm, serves over three-quarters of the Fortune Worldwide 500 in 120 countries and 40 industries.

These successes stem from employee diversity. Accenture has historically managed diversity for

innovation, development, and strategic advantage. Leadership keeps the corporation accountable

in public. One of the first internet corporations to disclose employee demographics and diversity

efforts.
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Diversity is crucial to the success of organisations and environments. Employers can promote

diversity by establishing a supportive environment, adopting impartial procedures and practises,

and providing education on diversity, among other methods. Resources should be allocated to

diversity training and educational initiatives, as well as staff resource organisations and a

preference network. Creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels included is just

one step towards fostering a more diverse workforce, along with empathic leadership, avoiding a

top-down approach, reducing quotas, increasing opportunities for joy and connection, decreasing

anxiety, prioritising the success of individuals over group success, rethinking the concept of "fit,"

and giving thought to the company's brand.

In today's globalised and heterogeneous world, accepting diversity is not only an ethical

responsibility but also a tactical benefit that propels organisational success. It is important to

establish a corporate culture that prioritises diversity, values variety, and fosters equitable

opportunities for all staff members.

References:

 https://www.bing.com/search?
pglt=41&q=what+is+diversity+in+the+workplace&cvid=7ce411ae6d1a430a8804303d52e4bcc5&
aqs=edge.0.0l9.5405j0j1&FORM=ANNTA1&DAF1=1&PC=LCTS (Extracted June 04 2023)
 https://onlinemba.wsu.edu/blog/10-benefits-of-diversity-in-the-workplace/ (Extracted June 04
2023)
 https://www.getimpactly.com/post/well-known-diversity-in-the-workplace-examples (Extracted
June 04 2023)
 http://www.martinparnell.com/blog/posts/2019/october/01/how-to-make-your-organisation-
more-diverse-and-inclusive/ (Extracted June 04 2023)
 "Why Diversity and Inclusion Are Good for Business" . The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Online. Retrieved 2023-05-02
 "HR022/HR022: Diversity in the Workplace: Benefits, Challenges, and the Required Managerial
Tools". edis.ifas.ufl.edu. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
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APPENDIX

From,
Aneena Sheela Nath
Business Analyst
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP
1500-55 York St.
Toronto, Ontario M5J 1R7

Date: June 10, 2023

To,
Parvathy Jayaram
Human Resource Manager
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP
1500-55 York St.
Toronto, Ontario M5J 1R7

Dear Ms. Jayaram,

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing this to discuss the significance of workplace

diversity and the major advantages that it may provide to our organisation, as well as suggest

methods for fostering variance among our ranks.

Diversity refers to the existence of people with different racial, ethnic, gender, age, sexual

orientation, religious, and socioeconomic statuses. In today's globalised and heterogeneous

world, welcoming diversity is not only a matter of cultural responsibility, but also a competitive

edge that propels organisational success.

Our company benefits greatly from having an employee base that reflects the communities in

which its employees live and work. Employees benefit from this variety of thought because they
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are exposed to new perspectives and new methods of thinking about how to solve problems.

Also, it helps people feel like they are part of a community and that their individuality is

recognised and appreciated.

In addition, having a more diversified staff helps us better comprehend and cater to our varied

clientele. To better understand client demands, tastes, and cultural subtleties, we must mirror the

socioeconomic make-up of our target markets. We may then adjust our offerings and our

marketing efforts to better meet the needs of our clientele, resulting in happier customers and

more revenue.

I recommend the following measures to increase diversity inside our company. First, we need to

create a work environment where everyone feels welcome. This can be accomplished by creating

a welcoming environment, empathic leadership, avoiding a top-down approach, reducing quotas,

increasing opportunities for joy and connection, decreasing anxiety, prioritising individual

success over group success, rethinking the concept of "fit" and giving thought to the company's

brand.

Using these methods, we may make our workplace more accepting for disparities and more

conducive to employees' development as people and workers. I'm confident that if we make an

effort to increase diversity, not only will our organisation benefit, but so too will society as a

whole.

Please consider my suggestions. I'd be happy to talk more about this and work with you to

implement programmes that foster an inclusive environment at our company.

Sincerely,
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Aneena Sheela Nath