Assignment task: Research and foster diversity in the workplace
Q1. Research a section of a community service organisation. How diverse is it and how inclusive is the workplace from what you have read or observed? In other words, how engaged are employees and customers and how culturally safe does the environment feel for all employees?
Q2. Complete the self-assessment tool on rating workplace diversity in this organisation located at culturaldiversity.humanrights. After doing this exercise where would you place the organisation on the diversity and inclusion maturity matrix? (You can circle the most relevant level). Attach a copy of your results and give examples to support your findings.
Q3. Looking at all the facets of the cultural competence model, how does this organisation rate on the cultural competence model? (you can tick all that you meet on the graphic below). What areas are strong and what areas could be improved. Give examples to support your findings.
Q4. What practical and procedural things could you do as a manager to improve diversity in your workplace?