Embracing Diversity in the Workplace and Beyond

This book expounds upon the intersection of diversity and well-being within both the workplace and broader societal contexts. Composed of three sections, it initially examines common challenges in diversity and inclusion and their implications for well-being before diving into each sphere respectively. The workplace context section systematically targets crucial portions of contemporary organizational systems, from refining personnel selection processes and organizational rewards to managing discrimination and fostering an inclusive organizational culture. The concluding section is devoted to the broader social context, where the authors expound upon diversity education, multiculturalism, and inclusion in online spaces and identify avenues for fostering more inclusive societies.

Against the backdrop of greater social cognizance and drive for change, this book will provide a much-needed holistic illumination of prevailing diversity-related issues and avenues for intervention across both professional and everyday spheres.

Provides a holistic compilation on diversity that focuses on wellbeing at work and beyond Uses a multidisciplinary approach to offer a comprehensive examination of pervasive DEI issues Address topics such as ageism, religious diversity, and disability, which are often neglected within the DEI literature

Autorentext

Sean T. H. Lee is the Head of Group at Global Alliance Consultancy Group, an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Australia, and a Juris Doctor candidate at the National University of Singapore.

Jose C. Yong is a Senior Lecturer at James Cook University, Singapore.

Tan Kim Lim is a Senior Lecturer at James Cook University, Singapore.

Jonathan E. Ramsay is an Associate Professor at the Singapore University of Social Sciences and an Adjunct Associate Professor at James Cook University, Singapore.

Sherry Aw is a Senior Lecturer at James Cook University, Singapore.

Smita Singh is an Associate Professor at James Cook University, Singapore.

Inhalt
Theme 1: Expounding upon diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing.- Chapter 1: Impact of racial and ethnic discrimination on well-being. - Chapter 2: The impact of gendered ageism on psychological wellbeing. - Chapter 3: Discrimination of persons with disability and wellbeing implications. - Chapter 4: Neither Jew Nor Greek An Evolutionary Perspective on Religious Diversity. - Theme 2: Managing workplace diversity and discrimination.- Chapter 5: Fostering Organizational Diversity and a Culture of Inclusivity. - Chapter 6: Managing Instances of Discrimination and Bias in the Workplace for Wellbeing. - Chapter 7: From Bias to Barakah Islamic Ethical Recruitment for Sustainable Workplaces. - Chapter 8: Toward a Just and Fair Organisational Rewards System in the AI Era. - Theme 3: Fostering inclusivity and wellbeing in the broader society.- Chapter 9: Cultivating Inclusion The Transformative Impact of Diversity Education. - Chapter 10: Intentional Multiculturalism The Singapore Approach. - Chapter 11: From Chaos to Community Understanding and Moderating Hate Speech and Incivility in Online Spaces. - Chapter 12: Building Inclusive Workplaces Leadership Behaviours that Promote Wellbeing and Equity.