Diversity and Inclusion: Key to Improve Productivity - A Case Study on WIPRO

Abstract

Diversity is an essential consideration which all employees have to deal with throughout their careers at one stage today. Diversity of the workforce means differences and similarities between people working in an organization. This diversity can be in terms of age, ethnicity, types of cognition, employment, appearance, education, ethnic groups, family background, social status, community, and more. Therefore, people who work in an organization with different demographic backgrounds make a diverse workforce. Diversity and inclusion are the mission, policies, and procedures of an organization to facilitate a diverse workforce and leverage the benefits of diversity to achieve a competitive business advantage. The notion of diversity and inclusion of the workforce gained tremendous popularity with globalization and the need for companies to expand their business internationally to reach consumers worldwide. A diverse workforce is reflecting a changing world and market place. A diverse work environment is the utmost priority at Wipro. Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in organizational sustainability. This study focuses on the analysis of diversity and inclusion practices followed by Wipro to improve productivity.