Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives on the Work Behavior of Employees in the Polymer Industry
Keywords:
Diversity, Inclusion, Dimensions, Initiatives, Innovativeness, Commitment, absenteeism, turnover, polymer division, high-performanceAbstract
Initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion have gained importance in the workplace during the past few years. Employing a more diverse and inclusive workforce has several advantages for businesses, including higher employee satisfaction, enhanced creativity and innovation, and better financial results. The objective of the current study was to investigate the link between actions for diversity and inclusion and productive workplace behaviour. 125 employees representing diverse organizations took part in the survey. Participants responded to a survey that evaluated their opinions for diversity and inclusion and constructive workplace behaviour. The findings showed a strong correlation between initiatives for diversity and inclusion and productive workplace conduct. Employees reported greater levels of good work behaviour, such as communication, organizational commitment, engagement, and teamwork when their organizations promoted diversity. These results imply diversity and inclusion may influence employee attitudes and actions at work favorably. Overall, the study supports the significance of diversity and inclusion measures in fostering healthy workplace behaviour with real-world information. For the purpose of fostering a more welcoming and happy work atmosphere for their workers, organizations should think about putting such initiatives into place and keeping them up. The processes behind this association and the long-term benefits of diversity and inclusion programmes on employee outcomes require more study.
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