How a person identifies impacts on their wellbeing and professional satisfaction.
A diverse team means creating a balance of different types of people to make up your team.
Our role is to serve the Victorian community. So, it’s important your team reflects the community we serve.
Diversity includes but is not limited to:
You need to be inclusive.
Being inclusive means being aware and celebrating the diversity of your team members.
By being aware of the diverse needs of your staff, you can put this into action.
Some things you can do are:
A workplace free from discrimination is required by the law.
A diverse and inclusive workplace may:
As a people manager, you can be held accountable if discrimination happens in your team.
It’s also all our responsibility to uphold the 7 public sector values and comply with the code of conduct.
If you don’t embrace diversity and inclusion, you’ll affect your team’s wellbeing and your organisation’s reputation.
Plus, it’s your legal responsibility to have a workplace free from discrimination.
Do your research and never think you're an expert on someone's identity.
Get training on types of diversity, such as LGBTIQ, disability, Aboriginal culture and so on.
Be aware of cultural and other differences and how these may impact how a person behaves.
If in doubt, ask your staff members what they need from you to support their diverse needs. Or seek support from HR.
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