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 Having diversity in the workplace is a very smart idea. A diverse workforce combines workers from different backgrounds and experiences that together breed a more creative, innovative, and productive workforce (Kerby, 2012, para. 2). One of the major reasons why organizations are recruiting a more diverse workforce is so there are more options for candidates. By branching out to a diverse workforce, employers have access to a greater pool of candidates thereby improving the odds of hiring the best person (Rice, 2014, para. 1). Another reason is that there are more perspectives within the organization to create bigger and better view of how the organization is operated. It is good to have people with different backgrounds working together because it enables more creative views and thoughts. It also helps organizations because they aren’t accused of discrimination.

     In order for recruiters to be able to bring on a more diversified workforce, they should understand diversity in general, they should also be more open when putting up ads for hiring. Not let them be geared towards certain individuals. They could also attend college fairs to get more people. For women, they can make sure that their policies cover things such as maternity leave.

     There shouldn’t be any differences when it comes to training African Americans, Hispanics, and women. The training should be equal in all aspects. There should be no special treatments and everyone has the same training. The organization should add diversity training, sexual harassment training, cross-cultural training, and any other type of training to make sure that everyone knows that prejudices and discrimination is prohibited.

 

Kerby, S. and Burns, C. (2012). The Top 10 Economic Facts of Diversity in the Workplace. Retrieved from https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/labor/news/2012/07/12/11900/the-top-10-economic-facts-of-diversity-in-the-workplace/

Rice, E. (2014). The Importance of Recruiting A Diverse Workforce. Retrieved fromhttp://www.innovativeemployeesolutions.com/articles/the-importance-of-recruiting-a-diverse-workforce/

Werner, Jon M., Randy DeSimone. Human Resource Development, 5e, 5th Edition. Cengage Learning, 02/2008. VitalBook file.