Increasing diversity representation and achieving workforce inclusion is a two-stage process. Compare and contrast the different stages and describe examples of organization interventions that would be effective in each stage.

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What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Key points from text may include: The focus of organizations at the first stage is on capturing the diversity that is available in the workforce. Work organizations at this initial stage are interested in gaining a foothold in employing qualified individuals in accord with the changing demographics of the available talent and the populations they serve. From this perspective, key considerations include “Are we able to attract diverse talent into our workforce?” and “To what extent do we reflect our client base?”
At the second stage, organizations invest efforts in creating a culture that accepts and values diversity to increase a sense of inclusion for workers from various identity groups. Key considerations in this stage include the following: “To what extent do our policies and practices attract and retain the most well-qualified and diverse individuals?” “Is our organizational culture inclusive and culturally competent?” “To what extent are employees from different identity groups participating in formal and informal networks and are actively involved in the decision-making process?”