Diversity & Cultural Resources

Diversity in an organization leads to broader knowledge, a wider range of talents, and a potentially stronger workforce. If you identify yourself as someone in a category of diversity, think about unique contributions you can make by offering a different perspective and new ideas.

Though there are positives that come from diversity in the workplace, there are obstacles that can prevent the organization from fully realizing these benefits. It is important for everyone to develop an awareness of discrimination, negative stereotyping, and other barriers that exist in organizations. Understand your rights as an employee or member of an organization and become familiar with resources that address issues of diversity. The following Web sites are a few examples of such resources.