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How to engage a multicultural workforce...?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Hugh Flouch Apr 23.
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Ashim, there's a report here about cross-cultural conversations as a key tool for engagement. The study was carried out in 45 leading global companies. The report has also been picked up here by Diversity Executive. It builds on another study which…
Hi Rob,
Thank you for your input. You have a major point if you are trying to say that cultural amalgamation should be a function of the organisation which is directed by the employees themselves. I think this is possible if the organisation cultur…
Very important question, Ashim. One thing that is universally needed by all employees, but can be a major are for misunderstanding due to cultural differences, is recognition and appreciation of effort given.
This article on the topic just came out…
Hi Ashim,
The key here is to offer people choice in the interventions they elect to make that are designed to inspire employee engagement. Further, if you engage people in designing the intervetions as a first step in the engagement process then yo…
Managing an organisation that employs a workforce from diverse nationalities can often be daunting. Major cultural differences and differences in perception can quickly ignite and create clashes that upsets a harmonious work environment. There is lo…
The strategies you have in mind are fine except that the company may not be able to sustain these programs for long. And this time around, it looks like a long wait before the situation for IT companies can recover. The employees on the "Bench" have…
This post has inspired quiet a number of sensible observations. These are difficult times and for many of us here. We are experiencing an unprecedented situation with only a fudgy silver lining in the horizon. The media makes matter worse and storie…
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- Who are you?
- I spent most of my working life in the tourism and hospitality business at various levels of operation. I enjoy studying cultural influences on human behavior in a multicultural work place.
- What is your interest or involvement in employee engagement?
- Most recently I have been involved in training and development activities of employees in the service sector. Keeping employees engaged is one of the most critical factors for the success of any organisation. I am trying to constantly develop and learn newer methods of keeping the [GEN Y which acounts for the bulk of the workforce] stay engaged. Not easy...huh!
- Where are you located?
- India/UAE
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Does employees’ satisfaction with workplace diversity positively impact employees’ overall satisfaction with their jobs?
The attached research gives us some insight into this topic. I look forward to your comments.
All the best,
Kevin Sheridan
As a consultant, I often have the privilege of acting as my client’s right hand or lending a listening ear for what’s going on in their business. I am not a certified coach, but years of being a performance improvement specialist has taught me much…
Appreciate the question--but what if you consider that there is more than one type of "true" engagement, and that different types of engagement may involve more or less spiritual, intellectual or participatory involvement?
Create and support one language for your employees by clearly communicating the mission, values, and team agreements of your organization.
Say hello and ask them how their day is going.
Men get engaged when you acknowledge what they do, and women become engaged when you acknowledge who they are.
Yonica:
I appreciated the statement: "an invisible grandfather clause." Staying power and growth not just sticking around because of the pension. Well said.
David
Finding a candidate with some staying power is such an awesome thing. There are a lot of candidates out there who are willing to stick with a good employer, and there are others who are just looking to build their resume.
Though you may find candid…
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