Workforce

Diversity
SNL

Trainers:
Maryam

Akhtar

Asma

Rashed

Sedef

Shakoor

Leena

Saleem

Training Objective
Effective

people management by
eliminating misconceptions of diversity

Increasing

productivity by accepting and

appreciating individual differences

Define Workforce
Diversity?

Workforce Diversity is
Building

on differences

Valuing

individuals with unique

characteristics

Moving

to an acceptable attitude from a

tolerant attitude

Empowering

you to learn your own biases.

Why is a diverse workplace

important?
Wider

range of resources, skills to the business

Competitive
Wider

edge

pool of talent

Improve productivity

Diversity

management and promoting equal

opportunity

Getting to know you..

Add

flower picture

Consequences of not managing

diversity:

Discrimination

Narrow mindedness

Impairs employee morale

Strains employee relationships

Reduces productivity

Golden rule
When we feel a sense of belonging
it is not because we are the same
as everyone else but because we
have been accepted as we are.

Thank You!

Aspects of diversity:
Race
Disability
Gender

ethnicity
Marital status and civil partnership
Religion and belief
Language/accent
Physical attributes
Education
Age( generation differences)

Its a lie
Ask

participants to share three things

about themselves but one of the three
must be a lie.

The

other participants must then try to

figure out which statement is a lie.

Advantages
Leverage

a companys fuel potential

Competitive

economy in a globalized

world
Entrepreneurialism
Avoid

turnover costs

Define Workforce
Diversity?

Advantages
Economic
Greater
More

growth

share of consumer market

qualified workers

Creative

and innovative workforce

I am activity..

Course Benefits
Teaches

employees the importance of

embracing diversity in the workplace
Explains the difference between
tolerance and acceptance
Empowers employees to learn their own
biases and incorporate diversity
principles in their workday

Key Concepts
The

importance of Positive Cultural Identity

Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action and
Diversity
Acceptance vs. Assimilation
Understanding Biases: their influence,
importance of awareness, how they are
acquired, and how to manage them
Covers advanced concepts such as
intersectionality where multiple dimensions
of diversity exist simultaneously

Walk apart-walk together

10 minutes
MAY BE

What is Diversity?
What

words describe the attitude to

diversity in your organization?