Diversity Management

Many organisations now operate in a global marketplace. Attraction and retention strategies need to consider the profile of new recruits and the existing workforce. The war for talent is an ongoing one, with economic and social changes impacting significantly on the makeup of those participating in the workforce and the future labour market.

Different people have different needs and respond to different strategies. What is the age profile of your organisation and your target recruitment market? What is the gender and country of origin profile? Do your staff have elder care or child care needs? What about in the next 5 years? What strategies do you need to put in place to ensure that you meet your workforce needs and thus remain competitive in the attraction and retention of a smaller number of available/skilled workers?

A diversity census is a sensible starting point to provide the necessary data to answer these and other significant questions which your organisation may be facing; to manage the different needs a diverse workforce has and to make the most of the benefits a diverse workforce can provide.

Diversity Census

In order to establish a comprehensive diversity strategy and management plan the organisation will benefit from knowing and understanding the breadth of the diversity within their workforce. Some will assume that they just need to know about the age and gender of their employees. However, much more needs to be known in order to ensure that the subsequent strategy encompasses the real diversity needs and issues within the workplace. Managing Work|Life Balance has developed a comprehensive 'diversity census' that can be administered online, with guaranteed confidentiality of data provide by employees. Results are delivered in both statistical tables and graphs. These formats are user friendly and easily integrated into other organisational reports.

Talk to us about how we can assist you by tailoring the census process to meet your specific needs.

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