I think that every department in a corporation needs to be committed to workplace diversity in order for it to succeed. An inclusive outlook recognizes the variety of strengths that persons from all backgrounds have. Human resources are on the forefront of promoting the innovative and productive professional environment that results from diversity. Making sure that policies are written without discriminatory language is a start. Dialogue is important for development of a positive company culture, so I think hiring practices, training, and cultural education sessions must be implemented. At my internship I participated in optional diversity seminars. I was impressed by the positive impact it had on the inclusiveness of the organization. Even though not everyone attended the sessions, those who did talked about it at lunch and got others involved the discussions.
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