Role of Healthy Working Environment and Employee Diversity in Waitrose

RESEARCH
PROPOSAL

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Overview of the research ...........................................................................................................3
Research Aim, Objectives and Questions...................................................................................3
Problem statement of the research..............................................................................................4
Rationale of the research.............................................................................................................4
Significance of the research........................................................................................................5
Structure of the dissertation........................................................................................................5
LITERATURE REVIEW................................................................................................................6
What are the aspects related with healthy working environment and employee diversity?.......6
What are the roles of healthy working environment and employee diversity in acquiring
higher employee and business productivity in Waitrose?...........................................................7
What are the challenges faced by Waitrose in creating healthy working environment at
workplace?..................................................................................................................................8
What are the issues faced by Waitrose in managing employee diversity within the
organisation?...............................................................................................................................8
RESEARCH METHODS..............................................................................................................10
1. Research Design....................................................................................................................10
2. Data Collection and Analysis................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION
Overview of the research
Diversity in an organisation refers to the system through which inclusion and acceptance
of employees of various backgrounds are accepted. A diverse workplace is a significant asset
because it acknowledges the strengths of an individual and the potential they bring inside the
organisation. In this differences of employees are valued and come together to work. Workplace
diversity is basically respecting and valuing the differences and skills that each employee
member brings into the workspace. Employee diversity is the term used in the workplace
composed of employees with different characteristics such as different ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, race etc. A healthy working environment is defined as an environment that there is
absence of harmful situations and conditions that could cause illness and injury. In simpler
words, it is the place where workforce thrives in their work projects and feel fulfilled while also
staying mentally and physically healthy (Enders and et. al., 2021).
Creating healthy working environment is very significant in the organisation because it
assists in creating comfortable space. It leads employees to work with fuller efficiency and
effectiveness. In an organisation there many ways through which employers could improve the
workplace to keep their workforce motivated and happy. Every employee wants to stay in the
organisation that provides smooth working and stress free surrounding. Employee diversity is
another way by managers acquire employees from different backgrounds so that they could work
together and attain their defined goals and objectives. In the current investigation, investigator
has selected primary and secondary sources to collect appropriate data about employee diversity
and healthy working environment. The chosen organisation for the present research is Waitrose.
The company is known as brand of British supermarkets. The company is founded in 1904 and it
was introduced by Waite, Rose & Taylor and with time it was shortened as Waitrose.
Research Aim, Objectives and Questions
Research Aim:
“To analyse the role of healthy working environment and employee diversity in gaining
higher employees and business productivity.” A study on Waitrose
Research Objectives:
 To explore the aspects related with healthy working environment and employee diversity.

 To discern the role of healthy working environment and employee diversity in acquiring
higher employee and business productivity in Waitrose.
 To examine the challenges faced by Waitrose in creating healthy working environment at
workplace.
 To investigate the issues faced by Waitiose in managing employee diversity within the
organisation.
Research Questions:
 What are the aspects related with healthy working environment and employee diversity?
 What are the roles of healthy working environment and employee diversity in acquiring
higher employee and business productivity in Waitrose?
 What are the challenges faced by Waitrose in creating healthy working environment at
workplace?
 What are the issues faced by Waitrose in managing employee diversity within the
organisation?
Problem statement of the research
The problem that is covered in the present research is the challenges that are faced by
managers and leaders of the company while increasing diversity in the workplace. It also covers
the problems that are faced by company while creating healthy working environment.
Rationale of the research
The main reason of conducting the present research is that in the present modern time
healthy working environment is necessary. Nowadays, importance is given to every employee's
mental health because it is creating positive impact on the productivity of employee as well as
organisation. The other reason of selecting employee diversity in the organisation is it is
providing equal opportunity to every employee belonging from different backgrounds, age,
ethnicity, race etc. It is also determined that diversifying team in the workplace boosts the
productivity of company. A diverse employees team is likely to understand the needs of their
existing as well as potential customers. In simpler words, it gathers information about the
employee diversity and healthy workplace environment. They both increase the morale of
employees and in-still a desire to be more efficient and work more effectively.