The Diversity Programs And Development

Diversity is a wonderful asset to an organization and brings with it many benefits. Employees bring in their own personal experiences and knowledge to the team (Burns & Kerby, 2012). Having diverse teams allows for the possibility to fix a problem or perfect a process by using different employee’s experiences and past knowledge to find solutions. A diverse workforce can drive economic growth and capture a greater share of the consumer market (Burns & Kerby, 2012). With diversity as a core value, the recruitment pool is widened to find the most qualified candidate and reduces employee turnover as a result. An organization can be highly competitive with a diversity initiative by adapting to a changing environment (Burns & Kerby, 2012).

The purpose of this paper is designed to introduce, educate, and promote diversity within your company. Your company will be shown the merits of diversity and how diversity within your organization can be a benefit. This paper will be broken down into three main areas: Benefits of Diversity, Challenges of Diversity, and Recommendations for an effective diversity within your organization..

In 1989, the AICPA recognized a need for not only ethnic diversity but also gender diversity. Stemming from the Upward Mobility of Women Task Force, the AICPA’s Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee (WEIC) was formed in order to promote opportunities within the accounting profession for women. The WEIC serves to raise awareness of the gap in progress of women in becoming leaders throughout the profession by providing

he trouble with diversity: How we learned to identity and ignore inequality. The article “The trouble with diversity: How we learned to identity and ignore inequality”, was written by Walter Benn Michaels and published by NY times on Dec, 24,2006. The author argues that The Great Gatsby give us a vision of our society divided into races rather than into economic classes. The Trouble with Diversity argues that our enthusiastic celebration of "difference" masks our neglect of the difference that really matters—the one between rich and poor.

In my intro to social work class, I was able to learn more about the Diversity Certificate Program. When my advisor first told me about the program, I did not know if I wanted to do it depending on how busy my schedule was. But, after I heard more about the benefits and opportunities that I would obtain from this program, I decided that it would be a great opportunity and I wanted to be a part of it! Plus the program is flexible so I can be able to incorporate it in my schedule so I can graduate on time.

The primary need on our campus is a diversity program. With the opening of another middle school campus this year, our campus has gone from being one of the largest and more diverse campuses in the district to being one the smallest and least diverse in the district. A diversity program will allow the minorities on campus to share their culture in order to build a community that understands we are all more alike than different. Currently this need is not impacting the achievement of students on campus, however, if not address I feel that ultimately this could become an issue that may allow students to feel uncomfortable and create dissention. By partnering with parents and members of the community, I think a program could be developed that allows every culture the opportunity to shine.

“92 BLX The Beat of The Bay. This is DJ Rodsky” boomed the radio into my preschool classroom at St. Mary Catholic School. My best friend Emani's dad was featured on the radio that morning, and my teacher let the whole class tune in. While in may seem like an odd occurrence to listen to a rap station in a preschool setting, it highlights the attitude towards diversity that shaped my formative education. Instead of the hand-picked, curated diversity that sometimes plagues schools, this encounter demonstrates the raw, unalderterated diversity that kindles appreciation for all races, genders, backgrounds, or affiliations without any reservations.

Lehigh University is a fascinating school. Originally I just wanted to attend the Senior Open House event because I am interested in applying. Then I received an email notifying me about the diversity program. It sounded like an even greater opportunity to learn about the school. This program included the open house, staying overnight and spending the next day at Lehigh. That amount of time at a school can show you so much more than a couple hours can. This program drew me in as I continued to read the information about it. It seemed as if a better opportunity could not come along and I needed to apply. The diversity program will give me a chance to really meet the students. No school is made up of the same types of people. Meeting these college students and hearing their opinions about Lehigh will have an effect on my point

I would love to take part in this wonderful program and would consider myself special if my application was accepted. I am very aware that this program will grant me not only knowledge but a unique life experience that will shape my future, rise me up and carry me to the next level. It is indeed a chance to be surround with other leaders and professionals because I will get the opportunity to network with them, and to draw on their experiences. Another privilege that comes with this program is the fact that I will be exposed to people from different cultures. I am a person who loves every aspect about diversity and I believe it is something beautiful and powerful. For example I can find people with common interests and then we can build realistic

Diversity is what makes people different, not just culturally but in human differences. Having a multitude of differences in the workforce gives an organization the ability to use many ideas to reach a common goal. A person could say that a diverse group of people together in one room can accomplish greater achievements than a room filled with the same types of individuals. Managers understand the concept of diversity, and how important diversity is to the success of a company’s ability to implement programs that continue to develop a harmonious and diverse workplace. The recognition that diversity is a reality in the workforce has generated an enormous amount of activity over the years among leaders in business, government, and civil

The first thing to acknowledge about diversity is that it can be difficult. In the U.S., where the dialogue of inclusion is relatively advanced, even the mention of the word “diversity” can lead to anxiety and conflict. Supreme Court justices disagree on the virtues of diversity and the means for achieving it. Corporations spend billions of dollars to attract and manage diversity both internally and externally, yet they still face discrimination lawsuits, and the leadership ranks of the business world remain predominantly white and male.

In 1978, Micron Technology, Inc. was founded in Boise, Idaho. Micron is the global leader in the semiconductor industry with more than 30,000 team members working in twenty countries. “For more than 35 years, Micron has dedicated itself to collaborating with customers and partners to engineer technology that drives innovation and transforms what’s possible (Home: About: Our Company, n.d.)”. Micron’s Diversity and Inclusion Statement is, “At Micron our people are our most important resource and a critical driver of our competitive advantage. We believe our best innovation springs from our team members ' diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive environment, representative of our communities and the customers we serve” (Home: About: Our Commitment, n.d.).

With the changing demographics of the U.S. workforce (Ng & Burke, 2005) and the need for organizations to continually innovate their products and services to remain competitive, embracing diversity and the benefits its brings is going to be key to driving a successful organization

Racial and Ethnic Minority Diversity Minority populations are increasing in the future, therefore awareness of the unique needs of this aging population is imperative in shaping social programs and ensuring equitable successful aging. Four ethnic groups make up the largest minority proportions in the United States: Hispanic, Native American, African American, and Asian. Although there are many similarities when comparing income and poverty rates, health outcomes in aging, and the family unit, there is variety within each group giving rise to great diversity.

Microventures was founded in 2009 and much like TruCrowd, they also connect small business and start-ups with investors and they are based in both San Francisco and Austin, Texas. Microventures is partnered with Indiegogo via First Democracy, which is a registered funding