Workplace: Diversity & Inclusion

Question 1

Differences in people’s characteristics (such as socioeconomic status, beliefs, personality, thought processes, work style, race, age, ethnicity, gender, religion, education, job function, etc.).

Answer 1

Diversity

Question 2

Voluntary group for employees who share a particular diversity dimension (race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc.); also known as affinity group or network group.

Answer 2

Employee resource group (ERG)

Question 3

Defensive behavior that occurs when an organization recruits a diverse workforce but, consciously or otherwise, promotes assimilation rather than inclusion.

Answer 3

Covering

Question 4

Extent to which each person in an organization feels welcomed, respected, supported, and valued as a team member.

Answer 4

Inclusion

Question 5

Task force created to define a diversity and inclusion initiative and guide the development and implementation process.

Answer 5

Diversity council