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Diversity and the labour market

C/HR/445. Growth and diversity in labour markets

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2000
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of labour force diversity looking at HRM implications of the growing diversity of employees within organisations. The benefits of diverse labour force are outlined including creativity, innovation, knowledge-sharing and greater scope of operational efficiency. The issues associated with diverse socio-culturally environments are discussed including conflicts, alienation, lack of efficiency, etc. The role of HRM in extracting the benefits and deflecting the negative sides of labour diversity is highlighted.

 

KEYWORDS: labour force diversity, diverse teams, cultural differences, HRM,