WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Today’s workforce is rich in diversity. Working together are people of different ages, cultures, physical abilities, education, sexual orientation, language and religious beliefs. Each of us is unique, and our different strengths and perspectives contribute to the strength of our teams.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

To work together safely, it is important to remember that different backgrounds can influence a person’s approach to communications, risk-taking, work processes, teamwork or even compliance with rules. Example In some cultures, open communication with someone in a position of authority is unheard of. So instead of showing disrespect to your boss, your co-worker may say that he […]