COMMON DIVERSITY PRACTICES

Chapter 2

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Accountability

Manager’s responsibility to treat diverse employees fairly. Accomplished by creating admin procedures to integrate diversity into management ranks. Accountability for diversity motivates managers.

Top management’s personal intervention Internal advocacy groups Emphasis on employment equity

statistics, profiles Inclusion of diversity in performance

evaluation goals, ratings Inclusion of diversity in promotion

decision, criteria

Accountability

Inclusion of diversity in management succession planning

Work & family policies Policies against racism, sexism Internal audit or attitude survey Active employment, equity committee

Accountability

Development

Focus on preparing diverse employees for greater responsibility and advancement

Diversity training programs Networks and support groups Development programs for all high-

potential managers Informal networking activities Job rotation

Development

Formal mentoring programs Informal mentoring program Entry development programs for all high-

potential new hires Internal training (personal safety or

language) Recognition events, awards

Development

Recruitment Practices

focus on attracting diverse applicants at all levels. Through assignments will learn leadership skills

Targeted recruitment of non-mangers Key outside hires Extensive public exposure on diversity Corporate image as liberal, progressive

or benevolent Partnerships with educational institutions

Recruitment Practices

Recruitment incentives such as cash supplements

Internships Publications or PR products that highlight

diversity Targeted recruitment of managers Partnership with non-traditional groups.

Recruitment Practices