Diversity Management at IBM and BOB

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The PPT explains about diversity management at IBM and Bank of Baroda.

? “Diversity” refers to any perceived difference among

people in terms of age, race, religion, profession, sexual orientation, geographic origin, and lifestyle or any other perceived difference.
? Diversity management deals with managing these

differences.
? It entails, creating congenial atmosphere for all the

employees to work effectively and efficiently

? With globalization ,every organization has people ? ? ?

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from diverse backgrounds working together. The number of women employees has been increasing in the last few years The companies have a large number of young employees on their rolls. A large number of employees are exposed to people of different nationalities when they go on international assignments. The mobility of the workforce is also increasing.

? When were the diversity management practices

formally put in place in the organization and what were the motivating factor(s) for such an initiative? ? What are the major areas in diversity management which your organization focuses on e.g. gender, nationality, ethnicity and culture, style, religious beliefs etc.? ? What initiatives are taken by the organization to raise the awareness of diversity among the employees? ? How does the company ensure Cordial work environment among diverse people?

? IBM views workforce diversity to be based on 3

pillars:
? Equal opportunity ? Affirmative action ? Work/Life balancing programs

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Advancement of women is one of the focus areas in diversity management at IBM
? Mentoring & Coaching Program ? Emphasis on Executive & Technical Resource Programs

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Other key features
? Workforce Flexibility and Balance ? Cultural Awareness and Acceptance. ? Integrating people with special abilities [ 3 A’s:

Accommodation, Accessibility & Attitude ]

? There is no exclusive Diversity Management Policy as

such in Bank of Baroda ? The key points in HR policy that highlight DM are:
? To create a performance driven culture and an exciting

workplace for the employees ? To create an environment that maximises the performance and potential of the employees ? To create a learning organisation for employees’ intellectual growth and creativity ? To inculcate a sense of self-worth*, ethical values and high professional integrity
? Employee Centric Initiatives
? Sampark ? Paramarsh

? The crux of DM policies at Bank of Baroda & IBM is

having policies which ensure:
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Equal Opportunity Collaboration & Participation in Management Conflict Resolution Autonomy to all Developmental Opportunities Workforce flexibility & balance

? Effectively managing diversity can influence

organizational costs and employee attitudes, recruitment of human resources, sales, market share and corporate profits ? DM is a key factor in employee retention strategy. ? Workforce diversity is the mirror image of consumer diversity

? Respondents @ IBM ? Preetham Kini (P1), (designation & e-mail) ? Priya Kini (P2), (designation & e-mail) ? Bhargava M Ramachadra ? Respondants @ BOB

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