Problem
In the content for this unit you have explored and discovered many aspects of diversity in the workplace. The importance of companies having an understanding of diversity, and its impact in all facets of the culture of that company, are key factors to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. With that in mind, please address the following prompts in you discussion response this week.
• What are the challenges when an organization practices valuing diversity and inclusion? How can the challenges be overcome?
• Is it the responsibility of the employer to ensure a work environment which is bias-free and inclusive for all employees? Why or why not? Does any responsibility fall onto the employee's themselves?
• How can strategies be developed to increase diversity and inclusion within the workplace? How can they be achieved?
Your initial response should be at least 250 words in length (2-3 paragraphs). Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with APA parenthetical citations referencing specific points from the Unit 6 material in your own words. Make sure to cite at least one of those Unit 6 readings or videos, such as (Starbucks Coffee, 2015) to reference the video discussing diversity atStarbucks, or (How to Increase, n.d.) to reference the action items from Topic 4 to support your points.