HRM in Workplace Diversity Flashcards
How does HRM impact workplace diversity?
It is the HRM function that involves recruiting, selecting, training and developing the workforce. if there is to be diversity in the people employed, it would be up to HR to ensure that in carrying out their practises, diversity can be preserved.
HR is the functional area of the business that directly impacts who is brought in and retained. Therefore, they are the ones directly responsible for engaging in practices that attract, develop, and retain diverse individuals; thus maintaining a diverse workplace.
What is the relation between effective recruitment and diversity?
Effective recruitment ensure that the company aquires varying skills and abilities which will help it to reach its goals. In order to achieve effective recruitment, there must be diversity.
How can an HR manager use suitable questions on selecting for diversity?
Identify quantifiable information about the candidate’s work in areas of diversity and inclusion
Get info on the cnadidate’s studies, policies, procedures/prgrams developed to further drive a diverse work environment
Why is it important to train managers in Diversity
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Ensures better management of diverse workforce and can allow companies to better reap the benefits of having a diverse workforce (synergy as well)
Less litigation
Makes the company more attractive to customers and prospective recruits
What is the challenge of training managers in diversity?
How can training in diversity help develop an inclusive workforce?
It helps them to understand the varying perspectives of others and how to react to them. This level of understanding can enhance communication and reduce conflicts, biases and stereotypes which often cause exclusion.
What is the imporatnce of using metrics in performance management?
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How can a manager integrate employee welfare with diversity?
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How can companies use corpirate social responsibility as part of welfare diversity?
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What challenge could exist in developing employee welfare in diversity?
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