Why is Diversity in the Workplace Important to Employees?
Business Reputation
SUMMARY: Throughout these sections of the article, the benefits of cultural diversity are discussed particularly for creating a good business reputation and promoting jobs within a company. Specifically, diversity in the workplace is important for employees because it exhibits itself in building a great reputation for a particular company, resulting in increased profitability and other opportunities for employees. Business reputations flourish when the company demonstrates commitment to diversity, fair employment practices, and appreciation for diverse individuals with unique talents. In addition, companies that value their diverse employees, and thus make effort to support political movements in favor of their employees grow a positive business reputation, that is admired by consumers.
ANALYSIS: When companies show support for an idea that is trying be nationally recognized, like immigration and diversity, the company will gain support from a larger demographic of customers. The majority of the people in the United States advocate for freedom for all, the founding principles of our nation, and therefore appreciate when companies use their power to create a diverse and unified work environment.
An example of this concept is used by the clothing company, American Apparel. This company is based out of Los Angles, California. The company is known for its American made products and for the hiring of massive amounts of immigrants that work under safe environments and get generous pay. Recently, the company has been known for its immigration protests by also launching an advertising and advocacy campaign called "Legalize LA". Especially through social media, this campaign has received national attention, especially by the younger generations. This American Apparel campaign advocates for political immigrant reform. The company values the ethical diversity in their work environment because they have been responsible for providing large amounts of immigrants with achieving upward mobility to reach the "American Dream".
Many companies in the U.S. are attempting to offer opportunities to all Americans, regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, etc. The concept of companies providing employment opportunities for all peoples (creating diversity in company), has supported the idea of equal opportunity for all. Especially through social media, companies like American Apparel are receiving nationalized attention for their reform efforts. This has initiated positive business reputations for the companies, which has resulted in economic advantages and national movements for justice, winch is a continuous battle within American society.
ANALYSIS: When companies show support for an idea that is trying be nationally recognized, like immigration and diversity, the company will gain support from a larger demographic of customers. The majority of the people in the United States advocate for freedom for all, the founding principles of our nation, and therefore appreciate when companies use their power to create a diverse and unified work environment.
An example of this concept is used by the clothing company, American Apparel. This company is based out of Los Angles, California. The company is known for its American made products and for the hiring of massive amounts of immigrants that work under safe environments and get generous pay. Recently, the company has been known for its immigration protests by also launching an advertising and advocacy campaign called "Legalize LA". Especially through social media, this campaign has received national attention, especially by the younger generations. This American Apparel campaign advocates for political immigrant reform. The company values the ethical diversity in their work environment because they have been responsible for providing large amounts of immigrants with achieving upward mobility to reach the "American Dream".
Many companies in the U.S. are attempting to offer opportunities to all Americans, regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, etc. The concept of companies providing employment opportunities for all peoples (creating diversity in company), has supported the idea of equal opportunity for all. Especially through social media, companies like American Apparel are receiving nationalized attention for their reform efforts. This has initiated positive business reputations for the companies, which has resulted in economic advantages and national movements for justice, winch is a continuous battle within American society.