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11Nov

Diversity in the Workplace. Because You Want To.

The word “diversity” is often overused, but still, it’s one of the most important factors when building a solid workforce. The term can be unclear to some who may not fully understand what it means and how it benefits their organization.

Diversity is not limited to skin color; in fact, it’s about so much more. When you think about diversity, consider all differences like religion, age, race, sexual orientation, gender, education, ethnicity, and other attributes that make us different.

Expand Your Talent Pool Options

When you open your mind to a diverse range of candidates, you will find that your talent pool becomes much more extensive. When you don’t embrace diversity and stick to your typical “go-to” candidate type, you could miss out on someone who can help take your company to the next level.

For example, you typically seek young candidates who you feel have the energy and drive to succeed, and you rule out someone who may have the long-time experience needed to help you think big picture.

Remember the movie “The Intern,” with Robert De Niro? Perfect example as you see how the layers of acquired knowledge significantly help the company where he interns.

Freedom to be Themselves

Establishing an atmosphere where your team can see and experience multiple backgrounds and varying levels of thinking compels them to be themselves without fear of negative judgments. Of course, guidelines are in place along with expectations to maintain structure but imagine the possibilities. And picture the positive atmosphere, which almost always leads to a higher level of positive productivity.

Inspires Innovation

When you have a diverse group of individuals who come from different backgrounds but share a common goal, think about combining all their perspectives. This combination of thinking takes your company to the next level simply because you have diverse levels of experience and thought.

Celebration of Culture

The goal is to form an A+ team that gets excited when they help take the company to the next level. This is the perfect opportunity for you to celebrate differences – some ideas and thoughts are:

Food is always a common thread - hold an employee luncheon where everyone brings a dish that reflects their culture. You'll be amazed at how the story behind the food, and its history, bring people closer together. Yum!
The flexibility of thought allows your team to bring their individual insight to the table. Think of a puzzle that is missing its adjacent piece. When each of us has a different element to present, you'll find it comes together as one perfect completed combination.

Find the Right Matchmaker

Locating top talent is difficult, especially when many are currently employed and not “advertising” their availability. For the most success, it’s crucial to partner with a staffing solutions provider who has the network that is “stealth” to most companies. The right company will open those doors and give you access to those unwilling to risk their current position with the typical job boards.

Diversity, in all aspects, as discussed above, is critical to finding good hires and elevating your company to attract quality candidates who thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment.