Diversity Management

Diversity Management  in the backdrop of our country’s history creates a need to create and maintain a positive work environment, where similarities and differences are valued and understood. Managing diversity in the workplace enables individuals to reach their potential and maximise their contribution to an organisations strategic goals and objectives.

Diversity management programmes aim to promote greater inclusion of employees from different backgrounds into an organisations structure. This is conducted in line with a companies goals, policy and  legislative requirements.

Based on a company’s Employment Equity Plan, it is imperative  for leadership to manage diversity in the workplace.

The Enigma team provides strategic advice and tailor makes the necessary interventions that equip companies to transform and maintain a culture of shared values and equality in the workplace. Interventions can range from culture audits, to workshop sessions with staff and leadership teams.

The most important areas that need to be addressed in terms of diversity management in the workplace include:

• Acceptance and respect of shared values
• Understanding and acceptance of ethnic beliefs and cultural differences
• Alignment and respect of belief systems
• Understanding and providing education on gender equality
• Educating and understanding physical and mental disabilities as well as becoming more aware of generational gaps
• Improving and enhancing communication and overcoming language barriers where applicable.