South-Paul JE, Roth L, Davis PK et al (2013) Building diversity in a complex academic health center. Acad Med 88:1259-1264 Numerous studies have shown that workers display better productivity with better health care when there is a diverse environment [4,5,6,7,8]. Plus, it`s simply the right thing to do to be inclusive and inviting. In the United States, many forms of explicit bias are now illegal. Hewlett et al. [9] indicated that more diverse groups lead to higher levels of performance and innovation. Individuals and teams can perform better if they can focus on their tasks in a comfortable environment. In addition, a broader perspective and new concepts can be produced if all members are able to communicate their ideas. Being inclusive and embracing diversity leads to a larger talent pool from which team members can be selected.
The exclusion of a particular group is a loss to the land. Greater problem-solving ability is found with increasing diversity [10,11,12]. Job performance and health care improve with diversity, and evidence showing better health outcomes is likely to increase steadily, with a greater focus on diversity in practice and research. “Intersectionality” reflects the concept that combinations of social identity can impact oppression or privilege. It is imperative that diversity is taken into account in recruitment or selection (e.g. for school or training programmes), but also in terms of inclusion and belonging. To illustrate these concepts, diversity is like being invited to dinner; Inclusivity is about eating at the same table with the same range of food and dishes; Belonging means being able to eat as if you were in your own home. All three are essential to success. “Symbolism” arises when a person who is not a member of the majority is simply invited, but does not actually receive the same benefits or considerations, that is, they are not included. – By: Williams, D. A.
(2013). Strategic Leadership in Diversity: Enabling Change and Transformation in Higher Education. Sterling, VA: Stylus. Servaes, S., Choudhury, P. & Parikh, A.K. What is diversity?. Pediatr Radiol 52, 1708-1710 (2022). doi.org/10.1007/s00247-022-05356-0 The idea of diversity can become even more complicated and confused with terms such as justice, multiculturalism and inclusion. The positive effects of diversity in the workforce are undeniable and offer clear benefits [31]. Some of the obvious benefits of a diverse workforce include a larger talent pool, increased employee confidence and engagement, new perspectives, innovation, better decision-making, improved performance, and stronger business profiles and profits. Institutions that are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion have formed committees and working groups to implement effective changes in their workplaces. Diversity is not only the right thing, but the essential.
Diversity creates a more cohesive environment, so healthcare has all the right tools it needs to succeed. Inclusion refers to deliberate and ongoing efforts to ensure that different people with different identities are able to fully participate in all aspects of an organization`s work, including leadership positions and decision-making processes. It refers to how different people are valued as respected and welcomed members into an organization and/or community. Verna Myers said that “[t]he inversion is being asked of the party. Inclusion is encouraged to dance” [20]. Institute of Medicine Committee on Institutional and Policy-Level Strategies for Increasing the Diversity of the U.S. Healthcare Workforce (2004) In the Nation`s Compelling Interest: Ensuring Diversity in the Healthcare Workforce. National Academies Press, Washington, DC According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “diversity” is defined as “the practice or quality of inclusion or inclusion of people of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc.” [1]. Because technology has helped make the world more accessible, and with travel and immigration (especially when there is no pandemic), people no longer work or live in an isolated environment. Living and working with people who have differences is common. By embracing these differences, we celebrate the diversity of the human experience and enrich our profession.
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