In this blog, we will explain the importance of cultural diversity in the workplace and how this diversity can positively impact the workplace.
Understanding the importance of inclusion in the corporate world means understanding the importance of respecting and valuing differences. In Katie Reynald's article, she punctuates some positive factors of diversity in the workplace (Reinald, 2019). Similarly, the video "5 Reasons Why Workforce Diversity is Good for Business" (2018) said that one of the positive aspects of betting on diversity is investing in the cultural enrichment of the company. People with different backgrounds, beliefs, ethnicities, social classes, among others, when part of the same purpose, can share such different and rich ideas and visions, and find solutions that would not be possible if everyone had similar experiences.
Reflecting on diversity requires a willingness to revise beliefs, openness to new learning, develop empathy, and also some resilience. Yes, it may seem like it requires a lot of work, but the results outweigh and exceed the size of the work environment. In this sense, according to the article "Leading the diverse workforce" The efficiency of workplace diversity management generates positive and significant impacts on company profitability (McCuiston, Pierce & Wooldrige, 2004). Therefore, professionally, the presence of diversity is associated with better results, more creativity, and an inclusive environment with reduced turnover. In the same direction, the article "Workforce Diversity And Organizational Communication: Analysis Of Human Capital Performance And Productivity" assumes that it's an advantage to deal with diversity in the workplace, having significant impacts on company results (Okoro and Washington, 2012). On the personal side, you can see employees who are more satisfied with their jobs and more willing to transmit messages of respect for differences in all environments they attend, from family to social networks.
An environment of diversity and openness to differences also makes conflicts, which often hinder productivity and efficiency, less frequent. Companies where diversity is recognized and practiced, the existence of conflicts arrives is considerably smaller than in other organizations. After all, in the 21st century, the acceptance of our plurality is a continuous and prosperous lesson that we must support the differences between people. They exist and this is beautiful and natural.