Diversity in the workplace is like going to a buffet - much better than a constant diet of porridge. Diversity offers choices and appeals to multiple audiences. Expansion and success tend to be at the top of every company's to-do lists and diversity is an important step to getting there. Just like a person can survive on an unchanging diet of porridge, a company can get the basic job done with a non-diverse workforce. However, if a person wants to grow in strength, health, and happiness, multiple nutrients, textures, and tastes are required. The same goes for a company. Especially as the world gets smaller and more companies are going global, diversity is the nourishment that will give a company the strength and support it needs to thrive.
What can create diversity?
A code of ethics works to solve this problem by taking the principles and practices of your company and composing them into a cohesive explanation of company expectations. Understanding a company's expectations is imperative to working well within that company. When writing a code of conduct, it is important to keep in mind your company's mission statement, and the various expectations held by yourself, and the company at large. This code of conduct should serve as a tool to help employees understand, meet, and exceed the company's expectations.
Why do you want diversity?
Also, like the constitution, a code of conduct should be supported and evaluated based on the needs of the people it represents. As company needs and purposes change, the code of conduct may also change, though the general framework of the code will most likely remain the same.
Counter to popular belief, most workplace violence is a result of an outsider - not an employee or client. Most violence results from an outsider trying to steal something. The risk of someone coming into your workplace, armed and violent can be decreased by extra security measures. Key-card doors and security guards can go a long way in securing an area from unwanted visitors. Technical updates like security cameras, well-lit parking lots, and emergency alarms are also excellent ways to protect your workplace. Although these measures are more helpful in the event of a violent incident, they can also act as deterrents. The easier the target, the better. So make your workplace a target that's not so easy to break into.
Finally, in a global market, companies that have made an effort to diversify their workforce are more widely respected. Foreign clients or markets will feel more comfortable entrusting their business to a company that has proven its ability to accept and handle diversity because companies that are diverse are more likely to understand and respect the client's thoughts, opinions, goals, and ideas.
Precautions
A well written code of conduct that focuses on the core values held by a company, allows employees and employers to feel comfortable within the framework of the corporation. And learning to create effective codes of conduct is important to effective management.
Open communication and respect for different perspectives are two must-haves for diverse companies. Finally, efforts must be made to reach commonalities. Whether this is accomplished through company goals, a company culture, or even company parties, peoples of different backgrounds need to find a sense of belonging together. If this can be accomplished, the full potential of a diverse company can truly blossom.
What can create diversity?
A code of ethics works to solve this problem by taking the principles and practices of your company and composing them into a cohesive explanation of company expectations. Understanding a company's expectations is imperative to working well within that company. When writing a code of conduct, it is important to keep in mind your company's mission statement, and the various expectations held by yourself, and the company at large. This code of conduct should serve as a tool to help employees understand, meet, and exceed the company's expectations.
Why do you want diversity?
Also, like the constitution, a code of conduct should be supported and evaluated based on the needs of the people it represents. As company needs and purposes change, the code of conduct may also change, though the general framework of the code will most likely remain the same.
Counter to popular belief, most workplace violence is a result of an outsider - not an employee or client. Most violence results from an outsider trying to steal something. The risk of someone coming into your workplace, armed and violent can be decreased by extra security measures. Key-card doors and security guards can go a long way in securing an area from unwanted visitors. Technical updates like security cameras, well-lit parking lots, and emergency alarms are also excellent ways to protect your workplace. Although these measures are more helpful in the event of a violent incident, they can also act as deterrents. The easier the target, the better. So make your workplace a target that's not so easy to break into.
Finally, in a global market, companies that have made an effort to diversify their workforce are more widely respected. Foreign clients or markets will feel more comfortable entrusting their business to a company that has proven its ability to accept and handle diversity because companies that are diverse are more likely to understand and respect the client's thoughts, opinions, goals, and ideas.
Precautions
A well written code of conduct that focuses on the core values held by a company, allows employees and employers to feel comfortable within the framework of the corporation. And learning to create effective codes of conduct is important to effective management.
Open communication and respect for different perspectives are two must-haves for diverse companies. Finally, efforts must be made to reach commonalities. Whether this is accomplished through company goals, a company culture, or even company parties, peoples of different backgrounds need to find a sense of belonging together. If this can be accomplished, the full potential of a diverse company can truly blossom.
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