Moves to increase diversity and inclusion in the workplace: Fairness and camaraderie as building blocks
Human Resource Management International Digest
ISSN: 0967-0734
Article publication date: 12 March 2018
Issue publication date: 12 March 2018
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.
Findings
Firms that increase their emphasis on diversity and inclusion can generate positive perceptions and attitudes among employee groups that have been historically marginalized. Leaders play a significant role by consistently demonstrating fairness to all employees through formal practices and routine behaviors. Inclusion is determined more by the actions of co-workers who can help cultivate an environment where camaraderie and a sense of belongingness are the norm.
Practical implications
The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.
Originality/value
The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
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Citation
(2018), "Moves to increase diversity and inclusion in the workplace: Fairness and camaraderie as building blocks", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 26 No. 2, pp. 41-43. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-01-2018-0012
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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