Diversity In The Workforce: Current Issues And Emerging Trends

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Diversity in the Workforce is a comprehensive integrated teaching resource providing students with the tools & methodologies they need to negotiate effectively the multicultural workplace & to counter issues of discrimination & privilege Written from an American perspective the book not only covers the traditional topics of race gender ethnicity & social class but moves beyond this to explore emerging trends around isms' (racism sexism) as well as transgender issues spirituality intergenerational workforce tensions cross-cultural teams physical appearance stigmatizing visible & invisible disabilities & racial harassment The book Presents theoretical models to help students think critically about the issues that emerge from workforce diversity
Includes: a historical perspective that explains the roots of the issues in the workplace today Covers potential legal & ethical issues Introduces a social justice paradigm to encourage social action Illustrates strategies organizations are using to leverage diversity effectively With end of chapter questions encouraging students to engage in difficult conversations & case studies to stimulate students' awareness of the real problems & issues that emerge from diversity this book will help students develop the critical analytical problem solving & decision making skills they need to mediate or resolve diversity issues as future professionals