Workplace diversity

Submitted by WorkCreatively on Sat, 10/17/2009 - 05:46

Title	Workplace diversity
Publication Type	Book
Pub Year	1995
Authors	Esty, K. C., Griffin R., & Hirsch M. S.
Publisher	Adams Publ.
Keywords	disposability, diversity, flexibility, maturity, rank, retirement, reward
Notes	rank"We think minimizing distinctions makes sense. Research informs us that employees who feel 'out' or 'down' rather than 'in or 'up' also have less job satisfaction, less commitment, and less loyalty to their organization. As an individual manager or supervisor, you can minimize the scrambling after titles and perks by the way you behave. You might consider, for example, moving to a less desirable office space or eliminating some perks based solely on status. Managers who have tried this are often amazed at the positive results." (p. 110) maturity, disposability"It's tough to be an older worker in today's workplace. Americans used to say that 'life begins at forty.' No longer. Today older people are often considered obsolete, expendable, and disposable. People over forty often feel in peril, worrying constantly whether they are going to get the axe." (p. 51) retirement"Eventual retirement is a fact of life, and a gradual phasing down can often be best for all parties. This process might involve more flexible work arrangements, such as part time work, job-sharing, or home-based work." (p. 59)

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