Management of equity and diversity

Katherine J. C. Sang; Jennifer Remnant; Olugbenga Babajide; James Richards

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-24936-6_15-1

Management of equity and diversity

Katherine J. C. Sang
, Jennifer Remnant
, Olugbenga Babajide
, James Richards

Work, Employment And Organisation

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Abstract

COVID-19 has brought acutely to wide attention a range of inequalities in working life, including the gendered household division of labour. However, it has also offered opportunities for more inclusive working practices such as home working. The support for a diverse workforce can be considered ‘diversity management’ which attempts to harness the benefits of diversity for organisational gain. Through a discussion of the intersectional experiences of often marginalised employees, this chapter explores the discriminations reported by many employees. We focus specifically on disability, presenting historical and contemporary explanations of disability at work, with illustrative examples. The chapter concludes with suggestions for more inclusive practices at work to benefit both employees and employers.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Handbook on Management and Employment Practices
Editors	Paula Brough, Elliroma Gardiner, Kevin Daniels
Place of Publication	Cham, Switzerland
Publisher	Springer
Number of pages	21
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030249366
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-24936-6_15-1
Publication status	Published - 16 Nov 2021

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Keywords

disability
diversity
equality
gender
inclusion

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