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Managing Workforce Diversity at IBM

Executive Summary

The objective of writing the report is to find out ways in which we can manage a diverse

workforce and what are the ways by which IBM is managing their workforce. For collecting thematerial, a research was made by which we extracted the material from different sources like

books and internet, and write comprehensive and exhaustive dissertation related to the topic.

The scope was to collect content and a study also done related to topic; managing workforce

diversity at IBM from various sources such as books, journals, magazines, Internet etc.

During the study, it was discovered that: Today, workforce diversity is a global workplace andmarketplace topic. Any business that intends to be successful must have a borderless view and an

unyielding commitment to ensuring that workforce diversity is part of its day-to-day businessconduct. To be successful, global companies believe in the role of diversity leaders who plays akey role in that process. If we are to address the complex issues of the twenty-first century, such

as the continuing core issues of race and gender, the growing concern over child- and eldercare,

and the emerging topics of multiculturalism, tolerance of religious practices, and the full

inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace, then diversity professionals must lead,because businesses cannot get there by themselves.

IBMs Role in Managing Workforce Diversity IBM has formed five diversity networkinggroupsall of which are key stakeholders of our Workforce Diversity program. These groups

consist of IBM employees who voluntarily come together with the ultimate goal of providing

feedback to the business, and enhancing the success of IBMs business objectives by helpingtheir members become more effective in the workplace.IBMs current diversity networking groups are as follows:

1. People with Disability - a networking group for people with a disability. This is a very active

group, with strong connections to the wider community.2. Flexibilitya networking group which is very active and is open to anyone interested in part

time work, job sharing and other flexible working options.

3. Women in Technologya networking group which aims to support the growth, development,advancement, and recognition of IBMs current population of technical women.

4. Cultural Diversitya networking group with a focus on multiculturalism.

5. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender (GLBT) a networking group which supports the

GLBT internal community and also participates in external community partnerships.

Abhilash Mohan GargE No. : 16321101711

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