The importance of the culture of diversity in organizations

16 de May de 2023
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Dr. Enric Serradell-López, principal investigator of the Management & e-Learning (MeL) research group, will be one of the speakers at the first Equity Labs Cycle, a conference for debate, reflection, innovation and exchange of best practices on equity and business. The conference will be held on May 26, 2023 and will focus on the culture of diversity in organizations.

Diversity in organizations

In today’s business landscape, diversity management has become a key factor in promoting equality, inclusion and organizational success. Creating a culture that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms is not only ethically necessary, but also brings numerous benefits at the individual, organizational and societal levels.

Fostering diversity involves creating an inclusive and respectful work environment, where the diversity of employees in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, skills and cultural background is valued. This involves eliminating all forms of discrimination and promoting equal opportunities for all members of the organization.

Diversity in organizations offers a number of significant benefits. First, it promotes innovation and creativity by enabling the combination of different perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams tend to generate a wide range of ideas and solutions, which boosts a company’s adaptability and competitiveness in an ever-changing business environment.

Second, diversity fosters sounder decision making. By having people with different backgrounds and expertise, organizations can gain a more complete view of the problems and challenges they face. In addition, diversity in organizations enhances the company’s reputation and its ability to attract and retain diverse talent. Employees feel valued and respected when working in an inclusive environment, which increases their commitment and loyalty to the organization.

About the event

The event is organized by the UOC, together with the Randstad Foundation and Nestlé and the objective of this meeting is to provide advice and explore effective practices to promote an inclusive culture in the workplace. Through a critical reflection approach, tools and experiences will be presented in order to develop inclusive and equitable practices in companies.

Also present at the event will be Inés Arana, HRBP of Nestlé’s IT HUB, and Bel Ramos, psychologist and director of the Randstad Foundation in Catalonia and the Basque Country. Anna Delclòs, Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Alliances at the UOC, will be the facilitator.

You will be able to follow the activity online or in person (limited places). The event will be held in Spanish. You can register for the event at this link.

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