Albion Clothing Limited established in New Zealand in the late 1970s by George Steele
Albion manufactures garments based on customer designs using Lectra CAD system
Workforce diversity is a current trend in organizations
Workforce diversity brings together a variety of people to promote innovation and increase cash flow
Advantages of workforce diversity include global opportunities, innovation, and creativity
Disadvantages include language barriers and the need for additional training
Benefits to business include increased productivity and collaboration
Implementing workforce diversity involves training executives and avoiding stereotypical approaches
Employee involvement is another current trend
Employee involvement allows people to impact decisions that affect their job
It is a leadership and management philosophy for improving the organization