A Study of the importance of diversity and inclusion at the workplaces

ABSTRACT Organizations involve diverse variety of employees belonging to different groups on the basis of gender, race, countries, languages, lifestyles, experiences and many other aspects. However, many companies face challenges around building a diverse and inclusive environment at the workplaces. The reason is the tendency to assign the employees and placing them in a different category based on their diverse profile. Organizations which adjust to human complexity by utilizing the talents and skills of a workforce will be the most effective and successful in growing their businesses and their customer bases. This would definitely lead to growth of profits. Thus, it is important that the initiatives should be taken by them to manage a culture that fosters the development of all the individuals under one roof. An inclusive environment helps to attract as well as retain the talented employees which ultimately support their personal and professional advancement. This research paper has focused on the diversity and inclusion perspectives of different companies and the experience of many employees dealing with this scenario. The study has also focused on the relationship between the strategies on diversity and employee perception of the said organization.