Published 08-24-05
Submitted by Abundant Sun
Companies are focusing on diversity because it plays an important part in investment decision-making, corporate reputation, the ability of companies to access and attract skilled graduates and employees, and the quality of key stakeholder relations.
Mainstream media is starting to focus more on human rights abuses, whistleblower cases, and discrimination lawsuits. As people diversity and multiculturalism have become topical, they have gained worldwide media exposure and recognition with the general public and key customer bases. This has raised the general awareness of the importance of diversity and how it influences business. What it has not done is to provide people with a diversity framework that goes beyond equal opportunities and compliance, and the confines of Human Resources.
Diversity Mindset 2005 will use real case studies to provide insight into:
"It is imperative for the business world to start understanding that diversity is not political correctness gone mad, and that it does not only pertain to Human Resources. Diversity is a complex and far-reaching theme which relates to our ability to understand and respond respectfully to both human and natural resources. This is where sustainable development comes in. If we don't strike the right cord with diversity, and see its bigger picture, then we are decreasing the likelihood of our ability to create sustainable businesses." said Jude Smith Rachele, Conference Director for Diversity Mindset and Managing Director of Abundant Sun Limited.
The event will attract a wide range of attendees from Human Resource Specialists, CSR Managers, Communication Mangers, Diversity Champions/Managers, Environmental Specialists, Corporate Governance Specialists to People Development Managers. All will take part and hear from some of the companies who are setting the standard and leading the way in diversity and sustainable development. This event will enable participants to come away with an understanding of the critical issues involved in the strategic design, implementation and management of diversity issues.
To register for the event or for further information on speakers and discussion topics, please visit www.diversitymindset.com or email info@diversitymindset.com.
Abundant Sun is a dynamic and progressive organisational development consultancy. In applying our special blend of research, consultancy and training, our mission is to increase the number of profitable values-based businesses with truly ethical brands.
Based in the UK, we currently have a global reach, which is extending. It is our goal to have a very positive and powerful impact upon declining and emerging economies and cultures, by bringing to bear for businesses, and individuals, our expertise in the areas of diversity management, corporate governance and business ethics.More from Abundant Sun