
Diversity
Consequently, they do not maximize the opportunities offered by the market and competences. In the worst case, they run the risk of discriminating, damaging the trust for the company.
When a company sees and makes the best use of the opportunities offered by diversity – among customers, suppliers, the public, co-workers and other important stakeholders – the business can increase its innovation potential, better meet the needs of the customers, communicate more effectively, strengthen the brand, turn more attractive as an employer and, therefore, be more profitable.
Diversity is a perspective which is best used when it is integrated in the whole business culture, becoming a natural part of the daily activities of the company. Specific tools are diversity strategies focusing on business purpose, diversity plans with concrete activities, training, reviews of internal processes (product development, marketing, recruiting etc.)
Enact has long experience of specialist work in diversity work. In our network we have resource persons with perspectives from different lines of business and different parts of the world.
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Different terms and words
What is diversity?
Diversity in the working life usually refers to differences in sex, age, ethnic/cultural background, social class, disabilities, sexuality, family background, education etc.What is discrimination?
Discrimination means that a person is being unfairly treated because of gender, ethnic background, religion, sexuality or disability.
Discrimination can most easily be defined as “different treatment of alike cases”. If the discrimination occurs because of gender, ethnic background, sexuality or disability, it is illegal.What is gender equality?
Gender equality means that women and men have the same possibilities, rights and obligations within all areas of life, for example, concerning
• Power and influence
• Financial indepence
• Entrepreneurship, working conditions
• Education and development
• Responsibility for home and children
• Freedom from gender based violenceWhat does it mean to have the same rights and possibilities?
Every individual has the same rights regardless of religion, nationality or cultural belonging. Everyone has the right to respect and equal treatment, regardless of disability, gender and sexuality. Everyone has the right to live alone or with the partner of choice.Footnote: This is one way out of many to describe the different terms and words.
