Research shows the younger generation – millennials– make diversity a priority in the workplace and are more likely to recognize workplace discrimination. Millennials make up more than a third of all employed Americans and claim comfortability with discussing issues such as workplace diversity and inclusion. Diversity has the potential to increase opportunities for all employees, create a more productive work environment, and improve employee morale, as well as improve the company’s reputation. Many workers continue to witness and/or experience discrimination, bias, forms which include: race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, and disability. Unfortunately, the study below also found that less than half of U.S. employees believe their employer is doing a good job communicating workplace diversity and inclusion goals. Workers have rights, even if they are not the individual experiencing the mistreatment. There are protections in place for employees who report discrimination or harassment that they have witnessed. Consider contacting an employment attorney at the Bullman Law Firm in Kansas City, Missouri or agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or Missouri Commission on Human Rights if you suffering from any of the above issues and want to know more about laws against discrimination. Entering the New Year, it is imperative that employers and employees keep in mind the importance of discussing, preventing, and reporting prejudice and discrimination in employment.
Source: By Jon Gingerich; From O’Dwyers
