Strategies for HR Managers: Managing Workforce Diversity in Australia

This presentation provides an overview of Human Resource (HR) strategies for managing workforce diversity in Australia. It begins by defining workforce diversity and highlighting the unique context of Australia, where people from various backgrounds come together to work. The presentation addresses potential issues arising from workforce diversity, such as conflicts, poor performance, bias, and miscommunication. It then focuses on key HR activities, including values and diversity initiatives, rewards, hiring and recruiting practices, and training and development programs. The core of the presentation details specific strategies for HR managers, emphasizing cultural empathy, cross-cultural bonding through formal and informal meetings, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to foster employee engagement, creating common connections by valuing every member's ideas, and community engagement through organized events to promote cultural understanding. The presentation concludes with a list of references used to support the information provided.