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Preventing Workplace Discrimination

p Running head : PREVENTING WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION

Preventing Workplace Discrimination Table of Contents

TOC \o "1-3 " \h \z \u HYPERLINK \l "_Toc0 " Introduction PAGEREF _Toc0 \h 3

HYPERLINK \l "_Toc1 " Heath Related Discrimination PAGEREF _Toc1 \h 3

HYPERLINK \l "_Toc2 " Factors PAGEREF _Toc2 \h 5

HYPERLINK \l "_Toc3 " Title VII and workplace discrimination PAGEREF _Toc3 \h 6

HYPERLINK \l "_Toc4 " Conclusion PAGEREF _Toc4 \h 6 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc5 " References PAGEREF _Toc5 \h 7 Introduction

Work place discrimination has become a hazard these days affecting both the employer and the employee

adversely . There have been many definitions about it , one of them being from AllBusiness .com , the article says "Discrimination occurs when an employee suffers unfavourable or unfair treatment due to their race , religion , national origin , disabled or veteran status , or other legally protected characteristics . The areas that are included are all work related such as recruitment , hiring , appraisals , promotions , training , bonuses and compensation and any disciplinary action

Heath Related Discrimination

People with disabilities are among a high fraction of individuals who have been discriminated in various work related areas . The employer here need to understand that if the company makes some effort in accommodating the individual then both the company as well as the individual can be benefited . After all people with disabilities are also human beings and do deserve to make a learning in the areas they like According to a Ceridian 's article "Disability ? It 's estimated that seven to 10 percent of the population has a disability of some sort . And this is sure to increase as the population ages . In 2005 , 19 percent of discrimination cases were attributed to employees who felt treated unfairly because of a disability " The figures were taken from another article by Management Issues . The article by Community Options Inc emphasizes on some keys areas to be worked on by the employer so that discrimination can be avoided . They are as follows

Career Planning . The employers need to see that equal opportunities are given similar to other employees . The employer needs to help the individual in achieving the employee 's career aspirations

Team Building . Employees with disabilities need to be given an opportunity to show their leadership skills and should ensure that they get occasions to go on off site projects , have traveling assignments and get to lead a team for projects

Networking . The employer needs to give the employee the chance to enjoy social interactions and recreational activities just like the other employees

Mentoring . Mentoring gives an opportunity for individuals to get motivated or to motivate others . They need to be trained on management skills and need to broaden their horizons

Performance Appraisals . Helps an individual to better himself /herself therefore it has to be a fair and just process

Training . Training classes should be conducted for them . Special arrangements for people with disabilities need to be adopted such as the use of interpreters , large prints , etc

Self-Development . The employee needs to develop his or her soft skills technical skills and management skills...

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