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Ways to Combat In The Workplace

Make respect for diversity a core value in your company and articulate it as such in the company's handbook/employee manual.
Provide ongoing awareness programs about the value of human diversity to all employees in the organization.
Take advantage of diversity consultants and training programs such as the A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE Institute's A WORKPLACE OF DIFFERENCE to assist you with ongoing education.
Incorporate diversity as a business goal. Secure a high degree of commitment from all employees.
Become aware and respectful of indivual work styles.
Create an environment conducive to the exploration of diversity.
Learn about coworkers' backgrounds and share your own. Ask questions that invite explaination and answer with the same.
Create a display area where employees can post notices of events and activities happening in their communities.
Publish and distribute to all staff a list of ethnic and/or religious holidays and the meaning of the customs associated with celebrating them
Sponsor a lunchtime brown bag series that features speakers on diversity topics.
Sponsor a mentoring program and reach out to students in local high schools and colleges.
Provide opportunties to attend local cultural events and exhibits.
Participate as a sponsor in community events that support the health and welfare of society.

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