Cultural differences in the office

Employers must be seen to be celebrating their employees’ diversity. [iStockphoto]

Culture refers to the values that control behaviour in a social setup. Cultural diversity in the workplace is a result of practices, values, traditions, or beliefs of employees based on race, age, ethnicity, religion, or gender.

Employers have realised that workforce diversity provides a wide range of benefits. In order to reap the benefits of cultural diversity in the workplace, they must communicate their commitment to addressing the challenges of a diverse workforce.