Conflict within the workplace is complex and can have negative implications if left unaddressed. This is nowhere more true than in cases of diversity conflict in the workplace. Issues of inclusion, morale, ethics, and legality can come under duress quickly even with the right measures in place. The best approach to managing this type of...
Diversity training for employees is important to ensure your workplace is inclusive and fair to all employees. But increasing awareness of the importance of diversity at work doesn’t have to be drab or even too serious. In fact, while diversity is necessary to help create equity in the workforce, it can also include a celebration...
Summary of: Dasgupta, Utteeyo & Mani, Subha & Sharma, Smriti & Singhal, Saurabh, 2020. “Social Identity, Behavior, and Personality: Evidence from India,” IZA Discussion Papers 13515, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA). Background & Theory All societies have some form of social and racial hierarchies. The most prominent one in India is that of caste. Historically, Indian society...
Summary of: Taylor, M. “Personality styles: Why they matter in the workplace” (2020). Economic Alternatives, 2020, Issue 1, pp. 148-163. Background & Theory: A diverse set of personality styles are often represented in the workplace, sometimes causing tension and workplace conflict. Understanding the nuances associated with extroversion and introversion is therefore crucial in allowing organizations...
Summary of: Nixon, C. (2017). Helping ourselves first: Conflict management strategies of regional international organizations. University Honors Program Theses, 248. https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/honors-theses/248 Background & Theory The author discusses the critical need of regional international organizations (RIOs) to intervene in ethnic conflicts, but notes some of the surrounding limitations to creating sustainable peace, such as the level...
Fostering a diverse workplace is a positive thing. Employing people from different backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets is typically fuel for innovation and growth. Having a well-rounded group of individuals contributing to your company’s overall goal tends to produce big results, but those results can come at a cost. Diversity and conflict management can often go...
