Workplace Diversity and Inclusion in Australia

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WORKPLACE DIVERSITY
INTRODUCTION
Diversity comprises of backgrounds of different cultures merged or come together while
inclusion involves valuing diversity and creating environment where everyone can succeed.
Australia has a population of about 24 million people with a diverse society comprising of
indigenous communities, immigrants, those born overseas among others. These diverse culture
forms the workforce that contributes to the country’s economy.
DISCUSSION
Banks in Australia play a role in fostering diversity by ensuring that its workforce is inclusive
of all backgrounds. They are known to hire employees from various religious, ethnic groups,
physical capabilities and gender. The sources of diversity are usually from the general
population, with few of the employees joining the workforce through international internships
and scholarships (Kopka, Gross & Krueger, 2009).
The commonwealth bank of Australia is one of the major banks found in Australia. It is
committed to diversity and inclusivity and is said to be more diverse than Australia itself.
Different cultures are respected within the industry and a multicultural community is embraced
with most of their employees being free and proud of their cultural heritage.
The workplace diversity is impacted by legislations such as the Equity act of 2010 that
protects people from workplace discrimination (Hale, 2009). The workforce diversity strategy
ensures that indigenous communities as well as people living with disabilities are represented in
the workforce, while the equal opportunity and affirmative action prohibits discrimination
against age, sex, gender, race or religion.