Why a Multicultural Workplace Wins Over a Monocultural Environment, Every Time
Summary
The trouble is, hiring from “known” talent pools such as current employees, alma maters, and favorite associations can inadvertently lead to too much “sameness” at work. As this BetterUp blog points out, “A truly diverse workforce also includes employees with varied political viewpoints, immigration statuses, educational, and professional backgrounds. • Improved Creative Thinking and Engagement – As this HR News article says, “By allowing your employees the chance to work and mix with people from different linguistic, cultural, and social backgrounds, you are challenging their biases, norms, and worldview in a positive way. These challenges allow them to think more critically about what they already know, helping them to flourish both individually and as a team.” • Increase in Productivity – When employees have a sense of belonging, it’s easier for them to perform at an optimal level. RELATED RESOURCES Why You Should Value Competencies and Skills Over College Degrees 8 Ways to Create a Caring Culture in the Workplace for Nonnative English Speakers First-generation professionals: What can you do to ensure they succeed?
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