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Cultural Diversity in Workplace

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Culture is what shapes us, it is the reason we have certain beliefs, influences how we behave and is what gives us our identity. Cultural diversity is the representation of different cultural and ethnic groups in society.  When talking about cultural diversity in the workplace, it is the inclusion of employees from different backgrounds, different races, different sexual orientations and different political views. The term cultural diversity encourages an environment of inclusion, with representatives from a range of various backgrounds that come together to work as a team.  It’s easy to talk about the theory and definitions of cultural diversity, but when it comes to creating that within an organization, it very much depends on the practices used during the hiring process. Types of workplace diversity To get a deeper understanding of what cultural diversity looks like, you need to start with a rundown of different types of recognized workplace diversity. We are all defined by...

Cultural Diversity

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 Hello world, As national politics and discourse seem to grow more inward-looking and divisive across America and Europe, successful businesses must continue to think inclusively and globally. Embracing cultural diversity in the workplace is an important first step for businesses that want to be competitive on an international scale. From the Virgin Group to Disney and PricewaterhouseCoopers, organizations across industries are embracing the benefits of a diverse workforce. But with benefits necessarily come challenges of working across borders, cultures, and languages. At Hult, diversity and global mindedness are integral to our DNA. Our mission is to prepare our students to thrive in a fast-paced, unpredictable, and fundamentally international business environment. As our students develop into the global business leaders of tomorrow, they can certainly expect to encounter these  13 key benefits and challenges of cultural diversity in the workplace . Benefits : Diverse cultur...