In modern times, there has been a strong push within organisations to make the working environment more diverse. While some organisations may show resistance to this, those who have actively sought out diversity are much more likely to see a positive change in business functions and productivity.
The concept of diversity is different for every individual and business. However, overall diversity is seen as an environment containing people from a variety walks of life. Many view diversity in the workplace as a moral quota to meet, this is far from where the benefits end. Creating a diverse environment often manifests more innovation and successful ideas. Employees who have unique life experiences will offer more variety in opinions and allows the business to have a full rounded understanding of processes and potential changes.
Diversity and talent management go hand in hand. Talent management is the process of recruiting employees based on capabilities and future potential. When analysing gaps within the organisation for candidates, focusing on diversity can often yield better results. Maintaining a diverse environment can create more opportunities for personal improvement, and employees will be more able to learn from one another and develop their skills to improve personal productivity.
This course is designed for anyone with the responsibility of recruitment and wants to create a more diverse environment. It would be most beneficial for:
This course uses a variety of adult learning styles to aid full understanding and comprehension. Participants will review real-world case studies of established organisations and their diversity and talent management processes to highlight key factors and influences.
Participants will partake in a range of activities including presentations, discussions, group activities and role-playing scenarios. To ensure they have gained a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the taught content, they will use their case studies as an example and create their own action plans to promote diversity and talent management within their respective roles. They will later be able to demonstrate these plans to the group and receive feedback on positives and possible improvements.