Diversity in the Workplace
A diverse workforce brings unique perspectives, fostering creativity, innovation and it also means that the organisation creates a sense of belonging that makes everyone feel like they are part of the team.
As an Employer:
Tips to Help Improve Diversity & Inclusion in Your Workplace
Diversity in the workplace means that you employ young people from a wide range of backgrounds. Working with a team of diverse employees will enhance your business through different perspectives, experience and knowledge.
A Handbook for Indigenous Employment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young employees can enhance your business by providing different perspectives, experience and knowledge. They can contribute to cross-cultural awareness in your workplace, which is important when communicating with people from diverse backgrounds and engaging with the local community.
Employing young people with Disability
Disability inclusion in business makes good business sense. Smart workplaces are embracing an inclusive and diverse workforce, gaining access to a talent pool brimming with skilled young people with disability.
Employing young people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds
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How to use language respectfully and inclusively when working with and referring to LGBTIQ people.
Language can have very positive effects on young people. When inclusive language is used it can make people feel included, valued and empowered.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity focuses on representation or the make-up of an entity.
Inclusion is about how well the contributions, presence, and perspectives of different groups of people are valued and integrated into an environment.
What are the benefits of diversity in the workplace :
- Positive reputation for your business.
- Better business performance and productivity from employees
- Improved staff health and wellbeing
- More creative and innovative thinking among staff
- Improved cultural awareness
- Smarter decision-making.
- An increase in profits and productivity.
- Value all of your employees equally.