Diversity dilemma – ethnic culture

Philip Patston shares part three of a four part series on the diversity dilemmas that New Zealanders face in 2015. Growing awareness of cultural diversity has become commonplace in workplaces around New Zealand. But here’s the dilemma: Culture is changing constantly, particularly among generations, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Learning what is culturally appropriate in one…

Diversity Dilemma: gender

The conversation about gender equality has long been commonplace in workplaces around New Zealand. It’s the foundation of the EEO movement and, as the precursor to cultural diversity and “family friendliness”, is often the corporate world’s only claim to some semblance of equity.