Diversity enriches teams, organisations, and society. This much we know, from our own experiences, or through the research that has consistently demonstrated the enormous potential diversity has to benefit organisations in a myriad of ways. (Check out one of our previous blogs where we explored the value of diversity in …
Advancing an inclusive culture in the age of globalisation and cultural diversity
In his blog, Farnam Street, Shane Parrish reflects that life is full of problems, and that we can either moan about them or solve them. We often avoid problems and procrastinate to delay suffering but end up having even bigger troubles when we cannot run away from reality anymore. Our …
Exploring an Evidence-Based Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
It goes without saying that a great deal of time has been afforded to discussing the outputs and consequences of diversity and inclusion strategies. I find it interesting, however, that in my experience what is often called into question is the precise fundamental need for such strategies. I’ve seen it …
Managing a multicultural workforce: It is about respect and understanding
In mid-2015, I became the project director of Cultural Infusion (a multicultural workforce). The job settlement happened very quickly and my first project was about developing an educational music app to help kids know more about “Inter-Cultural Understanding”. Back to the time, we had a Learning Strategist from the US, …
Australian businesses need older workers: how workforce management can help eliminate ageism
Older workers are an asset. Here’s how workforce management can help retain these skilled and experienced workers.
The business case for diversity: an impossible sell?
Targeted diversity management strategies always stand to improve a business or organization, even when a workforce is already diverse.