To be a successful business in todays culture you need to create an environment of inclusion where people feel valued and integrated into a companys mission, vision and business strategy at all levels. When employees skills and knowledge are recognized, appreciated and utilized they are more engaged in contributing to an organizations success. They are more willing to go the extra mile and share ideas and innovation. The visible and invisible dimensions of diversity that they bring are used as resources for success and growth. In order to create an inclusive work environment you need a diverse workforce.
Organizations make two common mistakes in recruiting a diverse workforce that cause them to fall behind their competition and even lose market share.
1. Company photo diversity
The organization only considers the visible dimensions of diversity primarily race, and gender. The company photo looks good but everyone thinks the same. Differences that include sexual orientation, geographic background, thinking and communication style, work function, ability and disability, religion, and work style are not valued and are even discouraged. This is a very...