Common diversity issues experienced in the workplace include:
Lack of acceptance and respect – this type of conflict might lead to situations of violence.
Accommodation of beliefs – Employers might unintentionally discriminate against people with different faiths and beliefs. For instance, a dress code policy can be discriminatory to people of certain religions and backgrounds.
Ethnic and cultural differences – individuals might hold prejudice against people with different backgrounds, and this can lead to disputes at work.
Gender equality – employers might provide unequal opportunities for men and women regarding recruitment, salary and career opportunities.
Physical and mental disability – disabled employees might find it challenging to work due to a lack of reasonable adjustments.
Generation gaps – this type of issue can occur when employers are unable to maintain teamwork and collaboration, causing workers from different generations to disagree with how things should be done.
Language and communication – language barriers are common in diverse workplaces and this can lead to a lack of productivity and misunderstanding.