Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlaws discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Workforce diversity, on the other hand, is an organization’s opportunity to embrace peoples of all colors, nations, religions, and points of view. In some organizations this is hard to do and long-standing prejudices get in the way of inclusion. But those organizations, whose leaders understand that organizations grow and prosper when peoples from different backgrounds and beliefs come together for a common cause, view workforce diversity as a positive force to be embraced.

Change is hard, and some employees need help in adjusting to the requirements of the 21st century. Our population continues to have more Latinos and Asians than ever before. Diversity is not just the old black–white issues, but one of understanding the cultures of Asian Americans, Latinos, and Arab Americans and their religious beliefs and customs. Diversity training helps people get to know the other person just a little bit better. They get get to “walk a mile in their shoes” as the old saying goes. IHRS can lead your organization or teams through a journey of inclusion and understanding. Give us a call, we’ll be happy to talk with you!