'Perhaps it is time that the diversity discussion in the workplace begins to include socio-economic status'
What school did you go to? Where do you live? What jobs did your parents have? What class do you identify as? What sports do you play? We were all born into different circumstances and some of those circumstances are more likely to benefit you in a drive to succeed in industry. They won’t make you rich or promise success, but might start you a few steps higher on the career ladder.
We need your consent to load this rte-player contentWe use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage PreferencesBut it is not usually intentional. Like the better known aspects of diversity, gender and race, it hasn’t been a proactive discrimination in most cases.
We need your consent to load this rte-player contentWe use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage PreferencesSocio-economic diversity remains a taboo subject in a lot of ways.
Asking employees to join an alliance to support socio-economic disadvantaged colleagues is out of the question. Who is going to want to put their hands up for that support and training? We implement women’s leadership initiativesm but can we really see an equivalent for socio-economic differences? There are approaches that work for other forms of diversity so employers will need to look at more nuanced ways to address this issue.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Republic of Ireland overwhelm Northern Ireland in first women’s international at the AvivaTyler Toland leaves trials and tribulations of Vera Pauw days behind with assured and efficient performance from midfield
Read more »
Ireland v South Africa LIVE updates from the Ireland v South Africa LIVE updatesAndy Farrell's side steamrolled Romania and Tonga in their opening two matches of Pool A and now they take on the reigning champions
Read more »
Republic of Ireland victory over Northern Ireland marks a day of firstsDenise O’Sullivan and Louise Quinn expected to recover from injuries as squad now look to Budapest
Read more »
- Why is the Ireland rugby anthem causing controversy?The song has become an anthem for Ireland rugby fans and players.
Read more »