Fostering Inclusive and Harmonious Workplaces
Singapore’s workforce is inherently diverse due to our multi-racial community. Our changing demographic profile, the presence of more women in the workplace and globalisation has also increased the diversity of our workforce. Employees from different generations, gender, nationalities and cultures often work together in the same organisation. It is therefore important for organisations to put in place policies and practices to build an inclusive and harmonious workplace. A diverse workforce that is well-managed can bring about better business performance and higher employee engagement.
In the video clip below, you can find out more about the experiences of 4 of Singapore’s business leaders regarding workplace diversity management in their respective organisations.
Workplace Diversity Management Toolkit
The Workplace Diversity Management Toolkit helps organisations understand the benefits of managing workplace diversity, assess their current state of diversity management, and implement diversity management practices and policies. The key components of the toolkit are available for download below.
To download the full version of the toolkit, click
here.
Toolkit Component
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Brief Description
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| Introduction on Workplace Diversity |
This section explains the increasing diversity of our workforce and how this toolkit can help companies to manage workplace diversity.
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Download |
| Business Case for Workplace Diversity Management |
This section of the toolkit helps Human Resource practitioners identify the business case for an inclusive and harmonious workplace
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Download |
| Diversity Management Assessment |
This self-assessment tool helps organisations assess their state of workplace diversity management, identify gaps and highlight opportunities for improvement
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To take the self-assessment tool online, click here.
To obtain a hardcopy of the self-assessment tool: Download
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| Workplace Diversity Management Initiatives |
This section of the toolkit contains information on the various workplace diversity management initiatives that companies can introduce to foster workplace inclusiveness and harmony
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Download |
| Manager’s Guide |
This guide contains tips for managers to be more effective in understanding and managing diverse teams
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Download |
| Inclusiveness Pulse Check |
This evaluation tool helps employers assess their employees’ perception of the state of workplace inclusiveness and harmony in their organisations, the effectiveness of workplace diversity management policies and practices and their employees’ ability to work in diverse teams.
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Download |
| Additional Resources |
This section provides additional resources that organisations can refer to, including:
- Sample posters for employers to communicate the messages of inclusiveness and harmony to their employees
- Sample recruitment and exit interview questions, key competencies and behaviours expected of managers and employees, and a sample appraisal form that HR practitioners can adopt.
- Links to organisations’ websites that provide more information on workplace diversity management
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Download Additional Resources
Download Communication Materials
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National Integration Working Group for Workplaces (NIWG-W)
This initiative is brought to you by the National Integration Working Group for Workplaces (NIWG-W). The Working Group, comprising members from government, industry and the unions, was formed under the auspices of the National Integration Council to foster inclusive and harmonious workplaces in Singapore. It augments ongoing efforts by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair Employment Practices (TAFEP) and the Community Engagement Programme (CEP) to help employers in Singapore to respond effectively to the increasing diversity of our workforce.
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