Diversity in the Workplace

Diversity in the Workplace Workplace Diversity: Fact or Fiction? Are today’s corporate diversity programs truly effective? The concept of diversity goes well beyond the historical employment equity legislation enacted in both federal and local jurisdictions. Diversity calls for the recognition of the contributions that individuals can make as individuals, not just as members of legislatively designated groups. Diversity calls for management of organizations to be very inclusive, not just tolerating those who are different …

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