Comments on: Understanding Diversity in the Workplace

By: theworkingcaregiver

theworkingcaregiver — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:51:38 +0000

Great article. I love how you compare the workplace to a family because it really is a type of family. When you think about it, we all must get along with family even though we may have different opinions, personalities and such – we learn to adjust and get along in spite of our differences. Great point!
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By: Guy Farmer

Guy Farmer — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:55:45 +0000

Excellent insights Lola. Diversity can be an excellent tool to help organizations succeed because it helps them use the many talents and abilities of their employees to help the organization succeed. I really like the idea of getting leadership involved, it helps create a company culture that values diversity and sets a positive example for all other employees.

By: john

john — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:34:53 +0000

I agree that diversity is important. We live a world where everyone is different and the same.

By: Ross

Ross — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:06:10 +0000

Yer this was a realy good read you need to use diversity in aspecs of business small or large .-= Ross´s last blog ..Rosco’s Blogging Espionage Bonus Teaser =-.

By: Nicole@Background Check

Nicole@Background Check — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:12:34 +0000

Great post! You have really explained “diversity” very well. I’ve learned a lot from this.

By: james@St Neots

james@St Neots — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:23:31 +0000

I work for a small company and I feel that diversity has played a big roll in the past five years, opening our eyes to new oportunites and broadening our horizons generally.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:03:00 +0000

“Diversity is understanding the differences we all bring to the table and being able to respond to those differences in a positive manner.”

I think that’s a sentiment so many employees desire and many employers fail to see. Talk of diversity can get complicated by other policies and approaches, but ultimately every employee wants to feel comfortable and understood–or have the freedom to help others understand them.

By: Sam Clark

Sam Clark — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:10:18 +0000

I have to agree that the family unit can be a good example of diversity. This is especially true for a small business, as the employees often are close like a family. Everybody needs a good family…just as every business needs diversity. Even if the diversity is not in the conventional form of race or ethnicity, diversity in the form of different types of logic or age or perspectives is just as imperative. Every business needs diversity in order to foster creativity and growth! Without it you’re business will be left behind.

By: Bill@ MBA Program

Bill@ MBA Program — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:40:04 +0000

Diversity is extremely important for todays business…small, large, corporate…doesn’t matter. With the internet you have the ability to reach an almost unlimited amount of different market segments. Being diverse across your service offerings can be a huge benefit, and a catalyst for continued growth.

By: mark@bunn coffee filters

mark@bunn coffee filters — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:44:16 +0000

I cannot tell you how diverse my family is! That is a good example when you’re talking about a workplace because it often can become like your family. You do have to be prepared to have little fights with people, just like you would with your family, but it is overall helpful to understand that diversity should be honored in the workplace.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:05:37 +0000

I would have to agree that diversity is for every business – small or large. Diversity just makes smart business sense. Think about it. Demographics are rapidly changing and diversity is here to stay. Wouldn’t you want to be proactive rather than falling behind the curve in business?
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