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.

Accountability 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

Development Focus on preparing diverse employees for greater responsibility and advancement

Development 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

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

Recruitment Practices 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.