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Examples of Diversity Issues in the Workplace
Same-Sex Workplace
Age-Related Prejudices
Cultural Differences
Communication Problems

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Examples of Diversity Issues in the Workplace
Lisa Finn
Updated July 05, 2017
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A diverse workplace is made up of employees of different races, genders, abilities, ages and cultural differences. A company that lacks diversity often experiences deterioration of employee morale, a drop in productivity and a flat-lining bottom line. To combat this, a company needs a well-written diversity plan that details diversity policies and relies on every member of the workplace to implement and adhere to its strategies. According to the Center for American Progress, there will be no ethnic majority in our nation by 2050. This means now is the time to break prejudices in racial, gender and age, which create employee turmoil and workplace diversity issues. Same-Sex Workplace
It is unlawful for a company to discriminate against people based on gender, according to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For example, it's a smart company that hires both male and female warehouse workers, employs an equal amount of male and female teachers, and promotes women who can mentor younger-generation female workers. Another way businesses can overcome gender-diversity issues is by writing and distributing to every employee in the company a diversity statement that describes education and training for all employees regardless of sex, and employee sensitivity workshops and seminars. Age-Related Prejudices
Age diversity in working groups or teams is crucial in producing creative, innovative solutions in all areas of business. Brad Karsh is the president of Chicago-based JB Training Solutions, a company that works with employers to enhance business skills.