
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
International Contexts, Policies and Practices
- 336 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
International Contexts, Policies and Practices
About this book
Gain a contemporary and complete understanding of the concepts, theories and practical considerations integral to modern diversity management with this textbook. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace provides a clear and accessible introduction to the subject, finely balancing theoretical and practical considerations to enable students to engage with EDI issues with confidence and understanding. It discusses concepts and theories relevant to EDI from a range of disciplines, outlining the major legislation impacting on EDI organizational practice worldwide.This textbook also features an in-depth exploration of the key issues, challenges and considerations regarding respective employee groups and analyses concepts such as intersectionality, diversity resistance, allyship and issues of 'rhetoric versus reality'. It features insights from EDI experts across the globe as well as legal cases and examples from the likes of General Motors and Tata Consultancy Services. It is supported by a range of learning features including learning outcomes, 'often misunderstood' features, practical activities and debate questions.With online resources including lecture slides, this is an essential resource for postgraduate and upper undergraduate HRM and business students studying modules relating to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Table of contents
- Walkthrough of textbook features and online resources
- PART ONE Understanding EDI
- 01 Introducing equality, diversity and inclusion
- 02 EDI terminology and definitions
- 03 Rationales and benefits
- 04 The historical and legal contexts of EDI
- 05 Useful EDI concepts and theories
- 06 Discrimination
- 07 EDI policies, practices and learning interventions
- PART TWO Marginalized groups in the workplace
- 08 Age
- 09 Disability
- 10 Gender
- 11 LGBTQ+ identities
- 12 Race, ethnicity and nationality
- 13 Religion and belief
- Index