We cannot ignore these differences. Ignorance simply leads to confusion, conflicts, and eventually discrimination or harassment complaints. The following suggestions may help you get started on a Workplace Diversity Program. Base Employment Decisions on Job Requirements.
Employers have a right to make business decisions based on legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons.
You should also try to develop training programs to teach employees to meet the performance standards and duties set forth in the job descriptions. Develop Programs to Deal with Cultural Diversity Issues. For these workplaces, policies and procedures designed to facilitate communication are critical. However, care must be exercised in establishing these policies and procedures. Employers cannot adopt blanket policies prohibiting workers from speaking languages other than English at all times.