Equality and diversity at workplace

This report discusses the importance of managing equality and diversity in the workplace. It explores the role of equality and diversity, challenges faced by organizations, ways to promote diversity and equality, and the significance of equality and diversity on employee performance. The report also includes a project management plan, work breakdown structure, and Gantt chart.

Unit 11
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Title: Equality and diversity at workplace.......................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
LO1..................................................................................................................................................4
P1 Aim and objectives............................................................................................................4
Literature Review.............................................................................................................................5
P2 Project Management Plan..................................................................................................9
P3 WBS and Gantt chart........................................................................................................9
LO2................................................................................................................................................10
P4 Carry out small-scale research applying primary and secondary methods appropriate for
meeting project aims and objectives.....................................................................................10
LO3................................................................................................................................................12
P5 Data Interpretation.........................................................................................................12
LO4................................................................................................................................................20
P6 Recommendations.........................................................................................................20
P7 Reflection.......................................................................................................................22
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................23
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................25
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Title: Equality and diversity at workplace
INTRODUCTION
Equality is defined as treatment of individual in every aspect that includes disability, gender,
nationality, religion, race, age, sexual orientation. While diversity is associated to taking account
of the differences among individual and group of individuals and place positive value on those
differences (Dale-Olsen and Finseraas, 2020). By ensuring every individual have equal
opportunity and not treating them differently or discriminate against on any characteristics
organisation can effectively promote equality and diversity in the workplace. It is essential for an
organisation to provide same opportunity and fair treatment to each and every individual and
actively promote equality and diversity policies and practices in order to achieve overall success.
It will allow company to create more positive working relationships through which they can
generate higher productivity and can enhance brand reputation. In addition to this it is essential
for an organisation to employee workforce that comprise of individual of different age, gender,
sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity race, education as well as other attributes. This will allow
companies to enhance their overall performance through which they can serve wider range of
customers. By promoting equality and diversity practices in the organisational workplace
structure company can not only enhance their overall productivity and productivity but can also
have access to more growth and development opportunities. Present report has been conducted
on the aim that states the importance of managing equality and diversity on employees working
along with its effectiveness on organisations. In this report formative discussion has been
conducted on research aim, objectives, questionnaire and literature review. Along with this
report include project management plan, work breakdown structure and Gantt chart and
application of primary as well as secondary methods. Report also involve data interpretation,
reflection and recommendation to company.
LO1
P1 Aim and objectives
Research Aim:
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“To identify the importance of managing equality and diversity on employees working
within a workplace of an organisation”. A study on Sainsbury, British Row, Trowbridge BA14
8GF, United Kingdom
Research Objectives:
 To identify the role of equality and diversity at workplace of an organisation.
 To determine the challenges that may be face by Sainsbury while managing equality and
diversity at workplace.
 To identify the ways by which Sainsbury can easily promote equality and diversity at
workplace. To determine the significance of equality and diversity over working performance of
employees at workplace of Sainsbury.
Research Questions:
 What roles played by equality and diversity within the workplace of company?
 What are the major challenges that may be face by company while managing equality and
diversity at workplace?
 What kind of ways may be required by Sainsbury for promoting diversity and equality at
workplace?
 How equality and diversity helps an organisation for improving working performance of
employees at workplace?
Literature Review
The role of equality and diversity at workplace of an organisation
According to the viewpoint of Patel and Feng, 2020 equality and diversity play essential role at
workplace of an organisation as it assures that individuals are given equal opportunities. Equality
and diversity assures that differences among individuals are respected in an effective manner.
Equal and diverse workplace allow organisation to develop an inclusive as well as conclusive
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workplace environment in which employees feel happy and secure. In addition this, it has been
evaluated that by promoting equality and diversity policies company can remove any chances of
discrimination in organisation workplace structure (Chang and Milkman, 2020). Equality and
diversity play essential role that provide empowerment and equal opportunity to all individual
and allow company to attract and retain competent and talented employees. It has been evaluated
that equality and diversity also play major role in boosting collaboration, as in the modern
workplace environment there is rapid changes in business environment. Thus, with the help of
collaboration and teamwork organisation can effectively treat all of their employees in an equal
basis and can enhance productivity at great extent. Furthermore, it has been identified that
equality and diversity also play an important role to reach out to customers. It is essential for
multinational organisation like Sainsbury to embrace equality in order to provide satisfactory
services to every customer around the world. Equality and Diversity also helps company to
capture extended target market through which they can also enhance organisational and
reputation in a well define and effective manner (Garg and Sangwan, 2020). According to the
analysis it has been determined that equality and diversity also play an essential role in
increasing productivity of an organisation as with the help of having diversified workplace
structure company can have innovation and talent through which overall objectives of company
can be accomplished in more effective manner (Ng and Sears, 2020). Thus, according to the
above mentioned analysis it has been identified that equality and diversity play most important
role at workplace of an organisation through which company can enhance its brand reputation,
productivity, profitability and can have more growth and development opportunity in a well
define and effective manner.
Challenges that may be face by Sainsbury while managing equality and diversity at workplace
As per the view point of Fine-Davi and Faas, 2020 it has been identified that there are number of
challenges that Sainsbury can face while managing equality and Diversity at workplace. It has
been identified that equality and Diversity is a process that requires different types of policies
and procedures being implemented in an effective manner. During this process company face
number of challenges that can be in the form of different ages and generation. It has been
identified that individuals with different ages and generations are having different set of view
point and perception, in this company face challenges to encourage each and every employee of
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different ages and generation on the same thing (Fine, Sojo and Lawford‐Smith, 2020).
Furthermore, it has been evaluated that language and communication barriers are also the major
challenge that company can face while managing equality and diversity at workplace in a well-
defined an effective manner. It has been evaluated that individuals belongs different background
have different language. In this company can face challenges to make them understand things in
an effective manner (Genin, Laroche and Marchadour, 2020). Thus, according to the analysis it
has been identified that ethnic and cultural differences play major challenge that can affect
company smooth process to manage equality and diversity at workplace in a well defined and
effective manner. Individuals who belongs from different cultural and ethnicity many get
affected due to different cultural practices. Thus, according to the analyses it has been identified
that there are some certain form of challenges that can affect company equality and diversity
policies as well as practices in a workplace structure (Mousa and et. al., 2020). These challenges
also affect company to implement different types of equality and diversity policy through which
company can face challenges in terms of managing different individuals in a well defined and
effective manner.
Ways may be required by Sainsbury for promoting diversity and equality at workplace
According to the viewpoint of Shaari, Subramaniam and Hassan, 2020 equality and diversity
allow organisation to have excess of more growth and development opportunities. It is essential
for multinational organisations like Sainsbury to effectively promote diversity and equality at
workplace with the help of different types of ways (Bourabain, 2020). In this company by
embracing the celebration of holidays and respecting every religious events can embrace equality
and diversity in a well defined and effective manner. In addition to this with having equality and
diversity policies as well as practices and continuously monitoring, allow complain to embrace
equality and diversity in more effective manner (Simões, Amaral and Santos, 2020). According
to the analysis it has been evaluated that with the help of eliminating discriminatory policies and
assuring that each and every individual with different characteristics are having equal
opportunities company can embrace equality and diversity within the organisational workplace
structure in a well defined and effective manner. It has been evaluated that equality and diversity
effectively increases innovation and creativity (Leone, 2020). Thus, with the help of taking
advantage of different type of measures Sainsbury can promote diversity and equality in
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effective manner. In addition to this, by educating managers on the benefits of diversity in the
workplace is also one of the most effective way through which company can promote equality
and diversity practices (Mousa, Massoud and Ayoubi, 2020). Along with this, by offering more
opportunities for employee engagement is also one of the most effective measures through which
company can promote equality and diversity policies in effective manner. According to the
above mentioned analysis it has been identified that by taking advantage of different type of
ways Sainsbury can promote equality and diversity within organisational workplace structure
and can improve overall performance satisfaction and retention in effective manner (Hauret and
Williams, 2020). This will not only allow company to enhance brand reputation but can also aid
them to have more growth and development opportunity. By taking advantage of different type
of ways to promote equality and diversity think Sainsbury can enhance overall productivity and
performance of both company and employees in a well defined and effective manner (Eileen,
2020).
Significance of equality and diversity over working performance of employees at workplace of
Sainsbury
As per the view point of Hancock, 2020 equality and diversity is having great significance upon
working performance of employees at workplace of Sainsbury. By effectively promoting
equality and diversity policies as well as practices company can add new skills to team and can
effectively promote innovation. This will allow organisation to have access to more growth as
well as development opportunities in an effective manner (Pourjam, 2020). Furthermore,
according to the analysis it has been determined that with the help of embracing equality and
diversity practices Sainsbury can improve their brand reputation and can open up new talent.
One of the major significance of equality and diversity practices at workplace is that it helps
company to keep employees motivated and happy, as it allow organisation to protect employees
from bullying, discrimination and harassment (Mousa, 2020). It is essential for organisation to
respect each and every employee characteristics and background in order to create a positive
workplace environment. By emphasizing upon respect and dignity and having different types of
diversity programs such as inclusive training Sainsbury can effectively enhance satisfaction and
performance level of employees (Bencivenga, 2020). With the assistance of embracing different
type of practices as well as policies of equality and diversity multinational organisations like
Sainsbury can enhance overall satisfaction level of employees in organisational workplace
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structure and can assure more growth and development (Riding, 2020). Furthermore, as per the
evaluation it has been identified that with help of having different type of equality and diversity
practices Sainsbury can treat each and every employee with different background in equal
manner by providing them equal set of opportunities. There are a number of benefits associated
to equality and diversity, such as it increases creativity, productivity and satisfaction of both
organisation and employees at greater extent (Park, 2020). In addition to this the significance of
equality and diversity upon employees is that it reduces fear and improves their performance at
great extent. Thus, according to the analysis it has been identified that equality and diversity is
having a significant impact on performance of employees through which company can assure
effective globe growth and development.
P2 Project Management Plan
Cost:- It is termed as a factor that involves overall cost which is required in order to
accomplish research objectives or activities. It has been identified that to execute present
research activities investigator required£60,000
Scope:- This factor include elements like deliverables, deadlines, ultimate cost of project
function and more. Present research is conducted on the aim of importance of managing equality
and diversity with is having faith scope as it is an important concept for any organisation.
Quality:- This factor is having significant importance as it strengthen research
effectiveness. In order to execute present research objectives investigator mainly emphasise upon
undertaking use of information and data from authenticated sources and adhering all the ethical
aspects to conduct research.
Communication:- Communication play most important role as it is an effective tool
through which research can be accomplished with more effectiveness. Each and every phase of
research can be effectively accomplished with the use of proper communication tools as well as
techniques. In order to accomplish present research objectives investigator undertake use of
telephones, media and email.
Risk: This factor can have negative or positive impact on research objectives. It has been
identified that in the present research is having risk in terms of proper allocation of information
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and funds. Possible risk has been identified by researcher that aid investigator to undertake
effective strategies to overcome this risk in effective manner.
P3 WBS and Gantt chart
Work Break down structure:
Work breakdown structure is defined as deliverable-oriented breakdown of the work or
activities that are required to be undertaken in a project. Main aim behind this is to fulfil project
activities and required deliverables in time effective manner. In addition to this it has been
identified that work breakdown structure is act as the cornerstone of effective execution,
planning, controlling, reporting and monitoring of a project. Furthermore, it has been underlined
that work breakdown structure is a hierarchical tree structure that effectively outlines product
and efficiently break it into manageable parts. With the help of having work breakdown structure
researcher can have an outline that act as a guideline for project. This will allow investigator to
accomplish research activities in time effective manner and address them in more efficient way.
Work breakdown structure play key essential role for project manager or research investigator as
it will allow them to plan activities in more effective manner and characterise activities
according to time. With the help of a breakdown structure in researcher can plan constant and
effective project activities and can further accomplish them while overcoming challenges in
more effective manner. Mentioned below work breakdown structure of present research is being
defined:
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Gantt chart:
Gantt chat is termed as a bar chart that illustrate project schedule. It has mainly designed
by Henry Gantt for managing project in more effective manner. It is a efficient project
management tools with the help of which proper planning as well as scheduling of project is
done. With the help of Gantt chart project manager or investigator can effectively accomplish
complex project activities in a simplified manner. It has been identified that with the help of
Gantt project objective as well as goals can be accomplished in an effective manner. In addition
to this, with the help of this researcher can underline research activities with the help of graphical
presentation in a effective way.
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LO2
P4 Carry out small-scale research applying primary and secondary methods appropriate for
meeting project aims and objectives
Primary research-
Primary research is a type of data collection method in which researcher collect data from fresh
sources (Opara, Sealy and Ryan, 2020). It is mainly known as first time data as in this researcher
acquire information on direct basis, for this investigator undertake use of different methods like
observation, interview, online survey and more (Opara, Sealy and Ryan, 2020). It has been
identified that primary research data collection methods require more time and cost.
Secondary research-
In secondary research data collection method investigator engage in the process of acquiring data
from already existing sources that include journals, articles, published report, internet and more
(Bourabain, 2020). With the help of this data collection source investigator acquire data in time
effective manner. It has been identified that secondary data collection method is time as well as
cost effective method of collecting information and data.
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To accomplish present research investigator undertake use of both primary and secondary source
to collect data from different sources (Mousa, 2020). Main aim behind this is to accomplish your
search with more accurate and effective data.
Quantitative research-
Within this research methodology investigator engage in the process of determining data which
is basically depicted in numerical as well as statistical term (Leone, 2020). In this method
researcher undertake use of observation interviews and surveys.
Qualitative research-
Within this research analysis investigator acquire data which is represented in non- numerical
form. Main aim behind this is to effectively understand opinions, experience and concept of
individual (Syed, 2020). This research effectively allow researcher to have in-depth inside with
the help of literature review, open-ended question and more.
In order to accomplish present research investigator undertake advantage of qualitative method
in order to evaluate attitude and differences of respondents (Krishnan, 2020).
Questionnaire :
Questionnaire involves different type of questions are being formulated by investigator which is
required to be asked from certain group of selected respondents (Suresh and Dyaram, 2020).
Main aim behind this is to evaluate their viewpoint and perception towards the topic, as to
conduct present research investigator selected 20 respondents those who are employees of
company.
Questionnaire
Q1) Are you aware with the concept of equality and diversity? Frequency
a) Yes 15
b) No 5
Q2) According to you what is the most important role of equality and
diversity at workplace of an organisation?
Frequency
a) Equal opportunities to all 10
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b) Remove any chances of discrimination in the workplace 5
b) Better productivity and efficiency 5
Q3) Do you think equality and diversity is important for an organisational
workplace structure?
Frequency
a) Yes 15
b) No 5
Q4) What are the benefits of equality and diversity at the workplace of
organisation?
Frequency
a) Increase productivity 10
b) Reduce employee turnover 5
c) Improve company reputation 5
Q5) According to you what is the major challenge that may be face by
Sainsbury while managing equality and diversity at workplace?
Frequency
a) Different Ages and Generations 5
b) Language and Communication Barriers. 10
c) Ethnic and Cultural Differences 5
Q6) What according to you ways by which Sainsbury can easily promote
equality and diversity at workplace?
Frequency
a) Effective equality policies in workplace 5
b) Offer Meaningful Opportunities for Employee Engagement 5
c) Training and Development 10
Q7) Do you think equality and diversity increase overall productivity of
organisation?
Frequency
a) Yes 15
b)No 5
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LO3
P5 Data Interpretation
Theme 1: The concept of equality and diversity
Q1) Are you aware with the concept of equality and diversity? Frequency
a) Yes 15
b) No 5
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15
5
Chart Title
a) Yes
b) No
Interpretation:
\As per the above mentioned graph analysis it has been identified that 15 out of 20
respondents are agree with the fact that they are aware that the concept of equality and diversity,
according to the viewpoint equality and diversity play most important role for organisation
growth through which company can ensure more development opportunities. However
remaining 5 respondents out of 20 did not have any understanding of the concept of equality and
diversity.
Theme 2: Most important role of equality and diversity at workplace of an organisation
Q2) According to you what is the most important role of equality and
diversity at workplace of an organisation?
Frequency
a) Equal opportunities to all 10
b) Remove any chances of discrimination in the workplace 5
b) Better productivity and efficiency 5
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a) Equal opportunities
to all b) Remove any
chances of
discrimination in the
workplace
b) Better productivity
and efficiency
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Chart Title
Series1
Interpretation:
According to the above mentioned if it has been determined that 10 out of 20 respondents
said that equal opportunities is the most important role of equality and diversity in an
organisational workplace structure, as with the help of equality and diversity practices company
can provide equal opportunity to each and every individual. While on the other hand remaining 5
respondents out of 20, they said that the most important role of equality and diversity in
company workplace structure is that it removes any chances of discrimination in the workplace
through which company provide equal opportunity of growth to every individual. While on the
other hand remaining 5 respondents out of 20 said that better productivity and efficiency is the
most important role of equality and diversity that an organisation can take while implementing
equality and diversity practices as well as policy in company workplace structure.
Theme 3: Equality and diversity is important for an organisational workplace structure
Q3) Do you think equality and diversity is important for an organisational
workplace structure?
Frequency
a) Yes 15
b) No 5
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15
5
Chart Title
a) Yes
b) No
Interpretation:
As per the above given pie chart this has been determined that 15 out of 20 respondents
are agreed with the fact that equality and diversity is important for an organisational workplace
structure, as per their viewpoint it has been identified that with the help of having equality and
diversity practices and policies company cannot enhance satisfaction level of employees but can
also maximize their creativity and performance. While on the other hand if it is talked about
remaining 5respondents out of 20 respondents they do not think that equality and Diversity is
important for organisational workplace structure.
Theme 4: Benefits of equality and diversity at the workplace of organisation
Q4) What are the benefits of equality and diversity at the workplace of
organisation?
Frequency
a) Increase productivity 10
b) Reduce employee turnover 5
c) Improve company reputation 5
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a) Increase
productivity b) Reduce employee
turnover c) Improve company
reputation
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Chart Title
Series1
Interpretation:
As to the above mention it has been identified that 10 out of 20 respondents said the most
important benefit of equality and Diversity at workplace of organisation is that it help company
to increase overall productivity according to their viewpoint it has been determined that with the
help of equality and diversity practices company can enhance performance level of employees
through which organisation can ensure higher productivity. While on the other hand, remaining 5
respondents out of 20 said that reduction in employee turnover is the major benefit of equality
and diversity at workplace of organisation through which company can assure more competent
growth. While at last remaining 5 respondents out of 20 said that the benefit of equality and
diversity that a company can have is that they can improve company reputation within respective
industrial sector as equality and diversity practise enhance brand reputation of company.
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Theme 5: Major challenge that may be face by Sainsbury while managing equality and
diversity at workplace
Q5) According to you what is the major challenge that may be face by
Sainsbury while managing equality and diversity at workplace?
Frequency
a) Different Ages and Generations 5
b) Language and Communication Barriers. 10
c) Ethnic and Cultural Differences 5
a) Different Ages and
Generations b) Language and
Communication
Barriers.
c) Ethnic and Cultural
Differences
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Chart Title
Series1
Interpretation:
According to the above mentioned graph analysis it has been identified that 5 out of 20
respondents said that the major challenges that can be faced by Sainsbury while managing
equality and diversity with an organisational workplace structure is different ages and
generation. According to their viewpoint it has been identified that individuals are from different
ages and generation that can affect company smooth implementation of equality and diversity
within company. While on the other hand remaining 10 respondents out of 20 said that language
and communication barriers is the major challenges that company can face while managing
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equality and diversity at workplace. Lastly, 5 out of 20 respondents said that ethnic and cultural
differences acts as a major challenges that can affect Sainsbury process of managing equality and
diversity within organisational workplace structure.
Theme 6: Ways by which Sainsbury can easily promote equality and diversity at
workplace
Q6) What according to you ways by which Sainsbury can easily promote
equality and diversity at workplace?
Frequency
a) Effective equality policies in workplace 5
b) Offer Meaningful Opportunities for Employee Engagement 5
c) Training and Development 10
a) Effective equality
policies in workplace b) Offer Meaningful
Opportunities for
Employee
Engagement
c) Training and
Development
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Chart Title
Series1
Interpretation:
According to the above-mentioned graph analysis it has been identified that 5 out of 20
respondents said that with the help of having effective equality policies in workplace Sainsbury
can easily promote equality and diversity at workplace, as with the help of this company can
provide equal opportunity two individuals. On the other hand remaining 5 respondent out of 20
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said that by offering many opportunity for employee engagement is the most effective way
through which company can promote equality and diversity in an effective manner with an
organisational workplace structure. At last remaining 10 respondents out of 20 said that the help
of training and development Sainsbury can promote equality and Diversity within workplace
structure as with the help of this company can train every employee leaders and managers with
the benefit of equality and diversity.
Theme 7: Equality and diversity increase overall productivity of organisation
Q7) Do you think equality and diversity increase overall productivity of
organisation?
Frequency
a) Yes 15
b)No 5
15
5
Chart Title
a) Yes
b)No
Interpretation:
After the above-mentioned pie chart it has been identified that 15 out of 20 respondents
are agree with the fact that equality and diversity help organisation to increase their overall
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productivity at great extent, as per their view it has been identified that with the help of taking
advantage of equality and diversity practices company can significantly enhance performance
level of organisation through which company can automatically ensure higher productivity.
While on the other hand remaining f5 respondent did not agree with this fact.
LO4
P6 Recommendations
It is essential for an organisation to treat all staff in a fair and equal manner and create an
inclusive culture for all staff or employee in workplace structure of organisation. In order to
ensure more competitive growth in retail industrial sector it is essential for Sainsbury to provide
equal access of opportunity to all of their employees in order to support them with full potential.
In addition to this company is also recommended to implement equality policies with a
workplace structure and manage them on regular basis to promote equality and diversity in a
well defined and effective manner. Along with this company is also recommended to have
diversity and equality in their recruitment process in order to have individuals from different
backgrounds. It will not only help company to enhance creativity but also aid them to treat
customers from any location in more effective manner. With the help of implementing equality
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and diversity policies company can ensure more competent growth with more effectiveness.
Sainsbury is also recommended to make sure that employees are not discriminated on any bases
within workplace structure. For this Sainsbury is also required to implement discrimination free
practices as to make sure that employees are not discriminated on any characteristics. With the
help of promoting equality and diversity Sainsbury can effectively enhance satisfaction level of
employees through which company can assure overall success with more effectiveness. Equality
in diversity is playing most important role through which multinational organisation like
Sainsbury can effectively assure global growth and more opportunity. It is recommended to
Sainsbury to respect region of each and every employee and celebrate holidays and festivals in
order to promote diversity practices. With the help of this company can enhance job satisfaction
level of employees through which company can measure significant increase in their overall
performance. It is recommended to Sainsbury to establish mentorship program in order to
promote diversity. Company is also required to develop cultural competency in order to train
leaders and managers to treat each and every employee in an equal manner. Sainsbury is also
recommended to have diversity training programs in workplace structure of organisation in order
to effectively promote equality and diversity practices. This will allow company to enhance
sense of belongingness among employees through which they can assure maximum dedication
from employees. By celebrating all religions and culture and offering flexible holiday time off
Sainsbury can effectively promote equality and diversity within company.
Sainsbury is performing the business operation as a multinational organisation thus; with
the help of having cross training programs company can assure equality and Diversity within a
workplace in more effective manner. Sainsbury is also recommended to have more women job
role in senior level positions in order to have positive image within respective industrial sector.
Sainsbury is required to have transparency and provide high performance salary range to
employees in order to increase their motivation and performance level. Sainsbury is also
recommended to hire diversity managers in order to embrace diversity and equality within
workplace. It will help company to have more competent growth as well as diversifying
workplace structure in organisation. Thus according to the above mentioned analysis it has been
identified that by considering all the above recommended measures Sainsbury can effectively
promote equality and diversity policies and can treat each and every employee with respect and
dignity. It will aid Sainsbury to not only encourage performance and productivity of employees
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but also allow company to acknowledge differences in an effective manner. This will effectively
aid Sainsbury to ensure remove competent growth as well as high profitability in respective
industrial sector through which Sainsbury can assure global growth with more effectiveness.
P7 Reflection
Present report has been conducted on the theme of “Equality and Diversity at Workplace”.
During the analysis of this research there were a number of challenges in a negative and positive
way which I have faced. All the challenges that were experienced by me affected me in both
negative and positive manner. Furthermore it has been evaluated by me that with the help of
these challenges I learnt number of information and knowledge related to concept of equality and
diversity in organisational workplace structure. It has been identified by me that during the
starting phase of present research it is essential for me to effectively engage in the process of
evaluating various forms of sources through which information and data get collected in a well
define and effective manner, as these information help me to accomplish research in effective
manner. However it has been identified by me that during the process of information evolution
there were number of difficulties that has been experienced by me in terms of collecting data and
information from wide range of sources that involves both primary and secondary data collection
source. In order to determine data from other sources I conducted questionnaire in which I asked
questions from selected respondents. During this process I faced difficulties to effectively
understand their point of view and communicate by view point due to my ineffective
communication skill. Alone with this it has been evaluate by me that there were different type of
obstacles in the form of communication and time management that usually affected in research
outcomes. During the started point of the research lot of time has been wasted by me to short
articles as to acquire data and information from the most recent one. In addition to this I also
faced difficulties to evaluate perception as well as you point of respondents due to lack of time
management and efficient form of communication.
However as per the evaluation it has been evaluated by me that certain form of obstacles
has been experienced by me due to ineffective communication and time management. However
these obstacles has been overcome by me during this research, as in order to acquire data from
primary sources I developed my communication ability during the process of asking question
from selected respondents. Along with this, with the help of managing research activities I
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undertaken advantage of breakdown structure that developed my time management skill.
Furthermore, it has been identified by me that this research analysis helped me to develop my
critical thinking skills in an effective manner through which I can significantly manage my
activities in proper time frame. It has been evaluated by me that this research analysis allows me
to have access of more growth and development opportunities in future. Lot of positive
experiences has been experienced by me during this research, as with the help of this research
analysis I enhanced my time management and communication ability through which I can
conduct future research evaluation in more effective manner. According to my performance
review it has been elevated by me that I provide effective knowledge associated to equality and
diversity in the workplace organisation which is one of the most important aspect for companies
now a day’s. Lot of activities has been undertaken by me such as research analysis, data
interpretation and more that enhanced my ability to conduct future research project in efficient
manner. Present research analysis is having significant scope, as it is conducted on the most
important topic through which organisation can strengthen their organisational productivity as
well as performance in a well defined and effective manner. Thus according to the above
effective analysis it has been experienced by me that this research allowed me to overcome my
weaknesses in an effective manner. It has been underlined by me that this research analysis
effectively enhanced my future development as well as growth opportunity in both personal and
professional manner.
CONCLUSION
As per the abomination report it has been concluded that equality and diversity play most
important role for an organisation through which company can increase overall productivity and
performance level of employees. With the help of promoting inclusiveness company can
acknowledge difference and can treat each and every individual with dignity and respect. With
the help of having different type of equality and diversity practices such as cross cultural
communication and equality and diversity training, company can significantly promote equality
and diversity with an organisational workplace structure. In addition to this it has been identified
that it is essential for company to make sure that employees are not discriminated on any basis.
With the help of this company can place a positivity among employees through organisation can
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assure both growth and development. Major benefit associated with equality and diversity is that
it allows company to create a culture of positivity and inclusion through which overall
productivity of employees can be significantly enhanced. It is essential for company to be aware
of indirect discrimination in order to provide discrimination free workplace environment to
employees. In addition to this it is also essential for company to implement comprehensive
programs and policies to create culture where equality and diversity is valued. With the help of
these practices company cannot only have more competent growth in respective industrial
segment but can also enhance overall performance level of employees. In addition to this it has
been identified that with the help of having equality and diversity within workplace structure
company can enhance their productivity in which the industrial sector and can further assure
more competent growth.
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