Companies' Response to Equality and Diversity in the Workplace

This document discusses how companies have responded to issues of equality and diversity in the workplace. It explores the impacts, challenges, and possible solutions to address these issues. The document also provides recommendations to remove these issues from organizations.

How have companies
responded to current issues
of equality and diversity in
the workplace?

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................3
Aim....................................................................................................................................................3
Objectives..........................................................................................................................................3
Research questions............................................................................................................................3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY...............................................................................................................4
Data Analysis.....................................................................................................................................7
Findings...........................................................................................................................................15
Log Book..........................................................................................................................................16
Aim..................................................................................................................................................23
Objectives........................................................................................................................................23
Performance review........................................................................................................................24
CONCLUSION.......................................................................................................................................25
REFERENCES........................................................................................................................................26

INTRODUCTION
Gender pay gap, sexual harassment and gender divide in leadership are the most
important issues arise in organisations in recent time (Mansell and Huddy, 2018). In most of
the company’s management do not give proper respect or gratitude to employees that have
been associated with the organisation. Increasing trend of unemployment is also the possible
causes behind these issues at work place. The result of all this most of the employees do not
wish to work at such organisation which further results into high employee turnover rate at
the organisation. Even in big companies and brands these issues have registered which has
also questioned to the leadership and management in such organisation. Over the period of
time in many companies these issues have been tried to overlook by company’s leadership
and management. All these issues at work place also reduce the level of work efficiencies of
employees associated with such organisation. As all these issues causes into ineffective work
culture at the organisation.
Aim
To assess the issues at organisation such as gender pay gap, sexual harassment and
gender divide in leadership.
Objectives
 To identify all the impacts these issues put over the organisation culture.
 To analysis about the impacts all these issues create over the decision making of
company’s management.
 To evaluate what should be the possible solution to address all these issues at work
place.
 To find out various recommendation and suggestion that can helps management to
remove all these issues from organisation.
Research questions
1. What are the possible causes behind issues like gender pay gap, sexual harassment
and gender divide in leadership?

2. What are the impacts all these issues put over the organisation performance and
culture?
3. What challenges company need to face along with all these issues at work place?
4. What steps can be taken to deal with issues like gender pay gap, sexual harassment
and gender divide in leadership at organisation?
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Type: Research is all about searching new ideas, information and thoughts which
can highlight the better understanding over the research topic. Research is of two types
qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative type of research involves information and facts in
qualitative form. In this type of research theoretical information and knowledge is overlook to
achieve the overall objectives behind the research (Vodenko and et.al., 2018). Qualitative
type of research also involves some mathematical facts and figures to give the better
understanding about the research topic. Quantitative type of research involves information
related to some mathematical facts and information in statistical format. Quantitative type of
research comprises with only relevant facts and figures related to the research topic. Both
types of research have its own significance and utility for the researcher. This report is based
on the qualitative type of research. Qualitative type of research will allow researcher to
overlook various information and facts over gender pay gap issue, sexual harassment issue
and gender divide issue. As all these issues requires precise information which will
apparently be available in theoretical form.
Research Philosophy: Research philosophy is the concepts and theories involve in research.
Research philosophy is the backbone of the research objectives. Research philosophies are
basically of two types i.e. positivism and interpretive. Positivism philosophy involves actual
data and information which is already available over internet and other information sources.
This philosophy works on the simple concept that researcher must observe the already
available facts and information to achieve the objectives of research (Rodrigues and Rosa,
2019). This research can resemble with other researches done over a similar topic. While
interpretive philosophy is all about interpretations. In this philosophy all information are
analysed on the basis of interpretations of researcher. Individual understanding and
knowledge of researcher directly influence the entire research under interpretive philosophy
of research. Positivism philosophy is used in this research. This philosophy will allow the
researcher to gain the complete advantage of the research.

Research Design: Research design is more like a design of the entire research. Research
designs are off three types i.e. inductive, deductive and adductive. Inductive research design
is all about setting up empirical observation, seeking patterns in those observations and then
theorizing all such patterns identified in earlier stage of research. Deductive research design
starts with the theory. After the theory is completed it switches on developing hypotheses
from the theories available over the topic and then collecting and analysing all the
information. Abductive research mostly based on the observation (de Brún and et.al., 2016).
This research is based on the abductive research design. It’s important to observe all issues in
the depth so that proper recommendations can be granted in regards to wash off all the issues
identified for this research. Abductive research will allow researcher to collect the entire
observation and make view point on the basis of collected information and by observing the
entire information collected for the research. This will allow researcher to gain the complete
benefits of the research.
Research Approach: Research approach is defined as approach taken to conduct the
research. Research approaches are off three types exploratory, descriptive and explanatory.
Descriptive research approach is based on understanding attitude of individuals while
explanatory approach is proposed to determine factors related to the businesses environment
(Duff, Ross and Rogers, 2016). All factors of business environment direct and indirect is a
part of this research approach. Explanatory approach is more focused towards achieving
logical answers over given questions part of the research. Explanatory research approach is
used for doing this research. As a part of the explanatory research approach questionnaire
method is used in completing this research. This approach is the most suitable research
approach for this research. This approach will cover all significance of the research.
Research Sampling: Research sampling is all about identifying potential sources that can
gather the best level of information for the research. Research sampling is done with the
support of two methods probably and non-probably sampling method. Probability sampling
technique involves random sampling as it does not approach each and every source to gather
information over the research topic (Cuervo‐Cazurra and et.al., 2017). Non probability
sampling approaches all possible sources available on the research topic to gather information
for the research. This research has used probability sampling method as it will allow
researcher to collect the entire information needed for the research in the limited time. For the
primary research 30 employees took part in the research as a part of the probability sampling

technique. Probability sampling technique allow researcher to collect the best information
required for conducting the entire research.
Data Collection: Data collection is defined as collecting necessary and required information
for completing the research. Data collection is an important stage involve in research as this
can influence the entire outcome of research. Data collection is conducted with the support of
two methods like primary method of data collection and the other one is secondary method of
data collection. Primary method of data collection is all about putting the individual; efforts
in collecting the required information for the research. In primary method interviews are
taken of different employee’s part of the organisation, management and leadership. Stapes
like interview of researcher also taken in this methods (Phakiti and et.al., 2018). Personal
efforts requires in this method of researcher. Secondary method involves utilising already
available information over the research tpic to complete the entire research. In these method
techniques like internet researches, books and journals are used to collect the required
information over the research topic. This research has used both the methods primary and
secondary data collection method as it provide all required information and also the technique
is time saving technique for collecting information. To collect the data employees were asked
questions. As a part of primary research 30 employees of H&M Company took participated
in the survey for sharing the knowledge and information. For secondary research internet is
explored, already conducted research over the topic also go through. Books, articles and
journals are overlooked over the topic. Both the method will provide the relevant information
over the research topic that will allow researcher to achieve the overall objectives behind the
research.
Data Analysis: Data analysis is all about analysing the information collected during the spam
of research. Data analysis is all about interpreting the entire information collected over the
research topic to reach out the necessary conclusion and recommendations for the research.
What every the analysis is conducted impact the entire research outcomes. Data analysis
plays an important role in completing the research (Meredith and et.al., 2018). Data analysis
is conducted with two methods thematic analysis and content analysis. Content analysis is all
about assessing the content collected over the research topic. Thematic analysis used sources
and statistics to achieve the research objectives. Thematic analysis method is used in this
research. This data analysis method will allow researcher to achieve the overall objectives
behind the research.

Ethical Consideration: Ethical consideration is all about maintaining the authenticity in the
research. This involve following right methods for collecting the required information for the
research. Different principles are followed for the ethical consideration in this research. Such
principles are identified as minimising the risk of harm in this researcher has not created any
offense that can harm someone (Gura, Shevchenko and Gura, 2016). Obtaining information
consent has also taken care which involves that right sources for information has used in this
research. Protection of anonymity and confidentiality is used in this research. This involves
maintaining the proper confidentiality in respect to all the employees of H&M Company
which has provided information for this research and also about the other sources of
information. Principle of avoidance of descriptive practices has also followed which involved
keeping the information precise and limited. Ethical principle providing right to withdraw has
also kept in the research. All the principles are followed in completing the entire research.
Data Analysis
Theme 1:Gender equality is responsible for managing diversity in the workplace
effectively.
Q:1 Do you think gender equality is responsible for managing diversity in the
workplace effectively? Frequency
a) Yes 27
b) No 3
c) Not sure 0
Total 30

Interpretation:The above chart has been mentioned that90%respondents replied that gender
equality is highly responsible for managing equality and diversity in the workplace
effectively. The reason behind is that when individuals gets equal opportunity in all business
activities like decision-making process, recruitment program and others without considering
gender inequality that ultimately encourages them to give honest performance as well as
manage diversity in the workplace proficiently. On the other hand, only 10% communicators
argued over sated fact and stated that only gender equality cannot maintain equality and
diversity in the workplace. they thought diversity brings different culture people, gender,
generation and others in that state to maintain equality in gender diversity is not enough
solution to manage equality and diversity in the company. Based on the majority of
respondent answering can be interpreted that gender equality plays effective role in
maintaining equality and diversity within workplace.
Theme 2: Gender pay gap creates discrimination situation between staff members
Q:2 What do you think gender pay gap creates discrimination situation
betweenstaff members? Frequency
a) Yes 25
b) No 4
c) Not sure 1
Total 30
Interpretation: It can be summarized that out of 30 sample population 25 employees agreed
with above sated fact that gender pay gap is the reason of discrimination because when

talented staff like females give equal contribution like male staff but after that they do not get
up to level salary which receives by male staff that ultimately creates discrimination situation.
While 4 communicators replied that gender pay gap does not bring discrimination
consequence. But they did not have any logical evidence to prove their statement.So, it has
interpreted that gender pay gap is the major issue of discrimination.
Theme 3: H&M company has taken initiative of gender equality in leadership and
management in order to manage equality and diversity at the workplace.
Q:3 What do you think it is appropriate respond that organization have taken
to deal with current situations? Frequency
a) Yes 23
b) No 7
c) Not sure 0
Total 30
Interpretation: From the chart can be concluded that77% respondent agreed with above sated
fact that H&M has taken effective initiative in order to maintain diversity and equality in the
working place. There has a reason such as they believed that gender equality for management
and leadership post is the great initiative for managing equality in diverse workforce because
it encourages individuals to give honest performance and retain talent in the workplace
prolong time. On the other hand X% disagreed with the fact and stated that gender equality is
not effective initiative that has taken by H&M to deal with equality and diversity issues. But
they dis not have any authentic evidence, on the behalf of that they can prove their verbal

statement. It has been interpreted H&M have taken effective initiative to overcome current
issue which have arisen due to managing equality and diversity in the workplace.
Theme 4: Management of H&M company have implemented Anti-Harassment policy to
resolve issue of sexual harassment in the company.
Q:4 What positive outcomes have received by company in it’s business? Frequency
a) Improve staff retention 1
b) Improve reputation and recruitments 1
c) Greater profitability in business market 0
d) A better reflection of customers 0
e) All of the above 18
f) a, d only 10
Total 30
Interpretation: The diagram demonstrated above portray summary that from the 30 sample
population only 10 people replied thatanti-harassment policy initiative have taken by
management of H&M for managing equality and diversity in the workplace. this initiative has
brought positive impact on organization such as improves staff retention and achieves good
reviews of customers. While 18 respondents replied that initiative of anti-harassment policies
were not only broughthigh employee retention and good reviews of customers but also it has
achieved more such as brand image and recruitment process of H&M have increased. It also
has gained better profitability in the business market as compared prior. Thus, it will be
evident to say that H&M has received all positive outcomes which have stated above.

Theme 5: the current issues related to equality and diversity in the workplace that are
facing by H&M.
Q:5 What are the current issues related to equality and diversity in the
workplace that are facing by H&M? Frequency
a) Gender equality 2
b) Communication issue 2
c) Generation gap 0
d) Cultural issue 0
e) All of the above 3
f) Only a, d 23
Total 30
Interpretation: From the above it can be summarized that out of 30 communicators
23respondents commented that gender equality and cultural issue are the major current issues
that associate with equality and diversity which are faced by H&M. They said to manage
equality and diversity in the workplace is not easy task because it brings different people who
keeps variation in termof culture, age, generation, language, personality, genderand others
together. In such situation cultural and communication issues are predominated that are
facing by H&M currently at serious level. On contrary, only 3 employees replied that H&M
is facing all above stated issues but they did not have any appropriate evident to prove their
statements.

Theme 6: Initiatives have taken by H&M company to manage diversity in the workplace in
proficiency manner.
Q:6 What initiatives have taken by H&M company to manage diversity in
the
workplace in proficiency manner?
Frequency
a) Conduct diverse training program 2
b) Provides equal opportunity to all gender in overall business activities 0
c) Grievance policy 2
d) Anti-discrimination policy 0
e) All of the above 26
Total 30
Interpretation: The above discussed chart ended up with conclusion that out of 30 responsive
only 2 people replied that grievance policy initiative has taken by H&M company for
managing equality and diversity in the workplace effectively. They believed that grievance
policy is the best approach to deal with all issues with gender directly because it allows
individuals to complaint against anyone either management or staff members. Even company
also give quick response against such unlawful activities effectively. But they were unable to
portray logical answering for their statement. On the other hand, 26 employees answered that
H&M is great deal company that manage equality and diversity in the workplace in order to
gain high profit in it’s business and brings profitable innovation in the workplace. So it have

taken all above stated initiatives like diversity training program, anti-discrimination policy,
grievance policyand offers equal opportunity to staff member in overall business activities for
managing equality and diversity in the working place effectively.
Theme 7: H&M policies and procedures discourage discrimination
Q:7 What do you think H&M policies and procedures discourage
discrimination?
Frequency
a) Yes 29
b) No 1
c) Not Sure 0
Total 30
Interpretation: The diagram demonstrated above showcase that out of 30 communicators 29
people agreed with above sated fact that H&M policies and procedures have
diminisheddiscrimination in the business. The reason behind is that H&M has taken different
initiativeslike anti-discrimination policies, gender equality in leadership and management,
equal gender pay, diversity training program and others etc. ultimately brings satisfaction in
diverse workforce as well as declines all consequences of discrimination.
Theme 8: H&M encourages promotes different background employees in order to apply for
higher position.
Q:8 Are you sure H&M promotes different background employees in order
to apply for higher position? Frequency
a) Yes 25
b) No 5

c) Not Sure 0
Total 30
Interpretation: It can be concluded that out of 30 employees only 5 people disagreed with the
above stated fact and commented that H&M does not promote different background peoples
in order to apply for higher positioning. The reason behind is that it requires good
management practices and policies but H&M is lacking behind from good managerial skills.
On the other hand, 25 employees replied that H&M is the retailer company and highly
famous for the cloth and effective customer services that automatically reflects that Managers
of H&M posses’ effective managerial skills that’s why it has achieved good brand image in
the market. So, they believed that H&M always encourages different background peoples to
make their performance productive which helps to gain higher positioning from existing one.
Theme 9: Gender diversity brings innovation in the workplace
Q:9 What do you think gender diversity brings innovation in the
workplace?
Frequency
a) Yes 27
b) No 2
c) Not Sure 1
Total 30

Interpretation: From the chart it is calculated that sample population taken is 30 answering.
Out of 30 communicators 27 employees shared that views that innovation arises when
different personality peoples are employed in the specific workplace. So, they thought gender
diversity is the reason of leading innovation in the working place. There were only 2
communicators who disagreed with above sated fact and commented that innovation can arise
by a creative mind so gender diversity is not majorly responsible for innovation. But based on
the majority answering can be interpreted that gender diversity is responsible for the
innovation because it brings different perceptions which becomes reason of creating
innovation in the jobplace.
Findings
It has analysed that gender equality plays significant role in managing diversity within
working environment in efficient manner (Fine, Sojoand Lawford‐Smith, 2020). The reason
behind is that when male and female get equal opportunity in overall business activities that
encourages individuals to give best performance in the company as well as maintains their
wellbeing in the company. Gender diversity leads proficient advantages in the business such
as it improves employee retention rate in the workplace, creates innovation, improves
goodwill of the business and others which have analysed by 4ththeme. It has mentioned that
H&M has managed gender equality in the workplace which has brought numerous positive
outcomes in the business such as it has become one of the most reputable brands in the retail
industry. It has achieved positive reviews of customers over it’s customer services and
products. it denotes gender diversity helps company to understand needs of customers and
make them loyal for brand by offering desirable products on time. Thus, gender diversity
implementation has led all profitable outcomes in the business. However, H&M is facing
various different issues due to equality and diversity such as communication issue and

cultural issue that often creates conflicts among staff members while working in a team. it has
analysed through interpretation of 5th theme whereas gender equality and cultural issues has
highlighted as major issues related to equality and diversity. These issues are facing by H&M
currently so, it has taken various initiatives to deal with these situations. Initiatives are
diversity training program, offers equal opportunity in business activities, anti-discrimination
policy and grievance policy which have followed by H&M in order to deal all current issues
effectively (Mousa, Massoudand Ayoubi, 2020). It has analysed that gender diversity brings
innovation in the workplace through 9th theme. Gender diversity leads different sexes together
which is quite obvious that each has own perceptions and intelligencelevel. So, it will be
evident to say that gender diversity creates innovation in the working place. Overall it has
analysed that H&M manage equality and diversity in the workplace effectively.
Log Book
Template for evidence collection to be attached with the report by the learner:
Logbook
Project Logbook for the chosen organisation:
Name of the learner: Name of the Supervisor:
Project Title: Date:
Update of weekly research/ tasks
achieved (Account for a minimum of six
weeks with dates) What have you completed?
 Did you fulfil Task
requirements?
Comments
Examples
W/E 10.03.2020 -Devised aims and
objectives/literature review
W/E 17.03.2020 -Project management Plan and
WBS/Gantt
W/E 24.03.2020 -
W/E 31.03.2020 -
-
W/E 10.03.2020 -Yes, I fulfilled
W/E 17.03.2020 -Yes, all under control

 Are you on track and within
deadlines set?
 Did you need to make any
changes to your project
management plan?
W/E 24.03.2020 -
W/E 31.03.2020
W/E 10.03.2020 -Yes, I am on track
W/E 17.03.2020 -Project Management Plan and
WBS/Gantt
W/E 24.03.2020 -
W/E 31.03.2020
W/E 10.03.2020 -
W/E 17.03.2020 -
W/E 24.03.2020 -
W/E 31.03.2020
Any risks and / or issues identified? Did you identify risks/issues with
a lack of skills required for
undertaking research tasks?
The research projected was based on some risk
related to not having best research skills,
analytical skill, writing skills, observation skills,
interviewing skills and other associated skills.
Due to lack of all these skills it was a big risk of
doing the research.
Along with these skills additional risk issues like
loosing of time and money also I identified as a
risk issue. I also identified some issues related to
ethical principles during the research project.

 Did you identify any additional
risks/issues that have an impact
on the project management
plan?
Problems encountered What barriers did you face?
 How did you overcome them?
The biggest barrier I faced was lack of
experience in doing research. I never was
involved in these projects so it was a huge risk of
completing the project.
I took guidance from internet, you tube and also
with other experienced professionals who have
been involved in research before.
New Ideas and change of project
direction
I found many techniques that can deal with the
issues like gender pay gap, sexual issues and
other issues involved in research.
What Have I learnt about myself this
week? How did I feel when I had to
deal with tasks/problems?
I felt very passionate while facing the problems
in research. Initially I was very under confident
about solving problems in research but in latter
stages I could easily solve all my problems.
I find it very useful to complete this task. I learnt
many skills like management skill,
communication skill, interviewing skill,
analytical skill and many other professional
skills.
I performed decently in this task as I could cover
all areas that possible associated with the issues

 Did I find it useful to complete
the tasks?
 How well have I performed?
What did I contribute? What can I improve on next
week? How might this learning apply in
the future?
highlighted in this research. I can improve over
my interviewing skills and management skill in
the next time. All the learning will help me in
achieving all my future goals of life.
Tasks planned for next week Which tasks are priority?
 Have you set aside sufficient
time for completion?
Entire project was segregated into small tasks.
Like introduction, aim, objectives preparation,
RM preparations and so as other task I planned. I
kept sufficient time to complete each task.
Project plan status to date (on, ahead,
behind)
Supervisor comments to address All comments made by supervisor has addressed
over the research. He guided in some areas like

in data collection, method of research and
analysis of data of RM which I addressed
effectively.
Signature of the Supervisor and date:

P7 Template for Performance Review Template to be attached with the report by the
learner:
1. What was the Project supposed to accomplish?
This project is supposed to accomplish all the potential approaches that cal deal with the
issues like gender pay gap, sexual harassment and gender related issues at work place.
2. Did the project succeed in its aims/ how do you know? Specifically, please outline
any evaluation and assessment undertaken.
On the basis of the comments given over the research I can specify that I could somehow
satisfy the objectives behind the research. I could highlight the problems and possible
solution for such problems in the project which also went well in this project.
3. What things do you think worked well and why? Evaluate all aspects of the project
(e.g initial inception, project activities and project outcomes) from a range of
perspectives.
Many things like my preparations, guidance of professional worked really well in this project.
I could identify all possible solution for the issues addressed in this research. I think I could
deliver all aspects about the research. I believe that interview I have taken worked really well
in this research.
4. What problems emerged during the project and how were they tackled? Was there
timely identification of issues and resolution during the project process?
Many problems like time management and work management, problems in taking interviews
and other associated problems I could address in this project. All problems could deal with
the support of video searches over you tube and also with the support of expert professionals.
5. What did you learn from undertaking the project?
I learnt many skills and also the brief detail over the research topic.

6. How would you rate your performance as a management consultant leading the
project?
I can rate myself 7 out of 10 as a management consultant.
7. What strengths and weakness of your performance did you identify?
I could identify strengths like my skills communication, management and other such skills.
My interest in technology I could also find as a strength in this project.
Weaknesses like interviewing skills, decision making skill, analytical skills, inexperience as a
researcher was also a big weakness.
8. How will this inform and support your continuous professional development?
This will support my professional development on a continuous basis. I could highlight
different skills I am good at and all such skills I needed to improve.

UNIT 6 MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PROJECT
P2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Project topic: Brief over view about the issues like gender pay gap, sexual harassment and
other gender differences at work place.
Project aims and objectives:
Aim
To assess the issues at organisation such as gender pay gap, sexual harassment and
gender divide in leadership.
Objectives
 To identify all the impacts these issues put over the organisation culture.
 To analysis about the impacts all these issues create over the decision making of
company’s management.
 To evaluate what should be the possible solution to address all these issues at work
place.
 To find out various recommendation and suggestion that can helps management to
remove all these issues from organisation.
Scope:
Scope is to identify all possible solutions to address the problem highlighted in the project.
Communication:
Communication is an important part of the research. I have to communicate about each
aspects ivolve in the research.
Resources:
Resources like internet, books, journals and articles; professional guidance was available in
this project.
Quality:
As per comments it can specify that quality of the research is good.
Cost:

Time:
3 Months
Risk:
Risk like waste of time and money was involved in this project.
Performance review
There was a lot of time restriction which everyone in the project felt because there
was a lot of details the group wanted to focus upon but because of the time there was a lot of
restriction. The group was not aware of the strengths and weaknesses of one another which is
a very important aspect which the group must know about each other so that the end product
is going to be according to the expectations of the rest. The project manager is the person
who made sure that entire team is giving in their personal best and are finishing he work
assigned on time so that there is going to be a quicker result. There are a lot of changes which
have come in the policies of all the organizations in the market and for having a competitive
advantage as well the companies follow that as well so that there is going to be an effective
functioning (Sharma, 2016). The workforce in all the organizations will have to have a good
environment to work within so that there can be a good functioning which results in the
business being able to maintain their performance and product quality for long for the
customers. This is a learning which we received while doing this assignment because the
workforce is the backbone and if there are not right decisions and measures taken by the
organization for them then there is going to be a low productivity and performance in this
competitive market.
There is a lot of differences which was done in the group as well regarding the gender
and that raised a lot of problems but the project manager resolved them very quickly so that
there could have been better performance. There was a weekly meeting up of the group so
that there are ideas and researches which would be discussed so that there is going to be a
good transparency in the group as well. All the people put forward their ideas and knowledge
about this topic so that there would have been a better understanding and the measures which

the group can take so that there would be a better sense of direction. As the deadline
approached the team started to resolve their issues and understand each other better so that
the group can come to a conclusion. The report has to be giving out the best reflection of the
group which the teams knew which is why they gave their best but there are areas which were
not well elaborated in the report because the group did not have that must of time to do more
researches and tired their best to make all the research be covered in this report (Ravazzani,
2016). There is a level of satisfaction in the group for the report since they have put forward
the most important information which the group discussed.
Recommendation
 The group will have to be very understanding and know each other well before the
work is started so that the group will be able to give in their best. It is very important
to give their best only then the end result is going to be effective. There has to be a
good distribution which is required so that there is going to be a better performance
level of all the individuals in the project. There is a lot of pressure on the manager of
the project which will have to be shared by all the individuals and they must know
their responsibility to the project so that they can give in their best.
 360-degree feedback strategy is the best strategy that will support H&M to keep
control and maintain diverse workforce as well as maintains their wellbeing within
business. With this strategy managers of H&M can collect reviews of diverse
workforce about strategies and initiatives that have taken by company to manage
gender diversity and equality in the workplace. Such activity will support company to
manage wellbeing of diverse workforce and keeps them happy prolong time.
CONCLUSION
This research projected has identified different issues associated with the gender pay
gap, sexual harassment and gender differences in the organisation. All these issues create a
negative work culture and atmosphere at the organisation. Poor culture at the organisation is
created for all these issues at work place. Interviews of the employees in company are taken
as a part of the primary research in this project. Sources like internet, books could go through
as a part of secondary research. Probability sampling method has used in this project. Data
interpretation is done with the support of questionnaire method.

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Name:
Age:
Gender:
Do you think gender equality is responsible for managing diversity in the workplace
effectively?
d) Yes
e) No
f) Not sure
What do you think gender pay gap creates discrimination situation between staff members?
d) Yes
e) No
f) Not sure
H&M company have taken initiative of gender equality in leadership and management in
order to manage equality and diversity at the workplace. What do you think it is appropriate
respond that organization have taken to deal with current situation?
d) Yes
e) No
f) Not sure
Management of H&M company have implemented Anti-Harassment policy to resolve issue
of sexual harassment in the company. What impacts have received by company in it’s
business?
g) Improve staff retention

h) Improve reputation and recruitments
i) Greater profitability in business market
j) A better reflection of customers
k) All of the above
l) a, d only
What do you think gender diversity brings innovation in the workplace?
d) Yes
e) No
f) Not Sure
What are the current issues related to equality and diversity in the workplace that are facing
by H&M?
g) Gender equality
h) Communication issue
i) Generation gap
j) Conflicts
k) All of the above
l) None of the above
What initiatives have taken by H&M company to manage diversity in the workplace in
proficiency manner?
f) Conduct diverse training program
g) Provides equal opportunity to all gender in overall business activities
h) Grievance policy
i) Anti-discrimination policy
j) All of the above
What do you think H&M policies and procedures discourage discrimination?
d) Yes
e) No
f) Not Sure
Are you sure H&M encourages promotes different background employees in order to apply
for higher position?
d) Yes
e) No
f) Not Sure