Friday 9 September 2011

Human Resource Diversity Management Program (HRDMP)

Workplace diversity refers to the variety of differences between people in an organization. This sounds simple; however, diversity encompasses race, gender, ethnic group, age, personality, cognitive style, tenure, organizational function, education and more.

Diversity involves how people perceive themselves and how they perceive others. These perceptions affect their interaction in a work place. For a wide assortment of employees to function effectively in an organization, human resource professionals need to deal effectively with issues of communication, cultural fit and change. Understanding and appreciation of diversity helps HR professionals to achieve this goal.

Understanding and respect for diversity has improved considerably in recent years and learning organizations have responded positively by sensing this subtle change in their external environment. They have recognized the need for immediate action by preparing themselves to utilize human and financial capital.

NADRA’s 54% clientele comprises of females. Only 11% of our employees are female therefore it is our goal to increase the current female representation to 20% by the end of year 2009. Some concrete steps have been taken to accomplish this task in order to facilitate the customer base and improve organizational diversity.

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