Equal employment opportunity (EEO) at workplace
What is Equal Employment Opportunity
EEO, means individuals are entitled to be treated similarly regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, race, age, socioeconomic status, religion, disability etc., will be fairly considered for a relevant job role and protect them being subject to discrimination and prejudice based on characteristics.
How to improve EEO in the workplace
Build an inclusive company culture
Set Key Performance Indicators
Involve the entire team
Build a fair hiring process
Pay attention to pay equity
Sponsor employee resource groups
Act on team member feedback
Revisit employee benefits
Secure commitment from upper management
Educate and train the teams
Talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion
Review procedures & policies to identify
barriers
Benefits of EEO in an organization
1. Promotes diversity
People of various backgrounds, ethnicity, races,
genders, etc., make up an organization's workforce.
2. Improve the chances of finding the right candidate
EEO policies in place are usually more successful
in attracting right candidate for the job role.
3. Right development opportunities
Employees seek to develop and learn in their
careers.
4. Improve organization culture and reputation
People are always on the lookout for a company with
a strong brand reputation. To build that reputation, you need an employee-eccentric work culture.
5. Increase employee engagement
The EEO policies allow employees to openly interact
and engage with each other without discrimination peers on their races, sex,
religion or their hierarchical rank
6. Greater customer satisfaction and service
Customers and stakeholders hold the firm assurance of the organization if its employees perform well to contribute to the success of the organization as it imposes sound guidelines to ensure a safe workplace for everyone.
7. Boost productivity and innovation
When a business is more open to a diversified
workforce it effectively increases the variety in ideas, experiences, skills
and talents available among the workplace and allows innovation to prosper.
Conclusion
Organizations have a responsibility to strive for a safe, fair and inclusive work environment for employees so that they can prosper and contribute to the development of the organization. There is no question why organizations should publish EEO policies and educate and train their employees to identify conflicts due to biases based on background, race, gender, culture, religion, language, etc., and how they report and resolve such conflicts. .
References
Workfast: Equal employment opportunity
Available at: https://workfast.com.au/blog/equal-employment-opportunity
Accessed on [26.07.2021]
Sapling: How to improve EEQ
Available at: https://www.saplinghr.com/blog/10-ways-to-improve-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace
Accessed on [26.07.2021]
ReplyDeleteEqual employment opportunity (EEO) means that all employees have the right to be treated equally in all aspects of their jobs. Equal employment opportunity should be available in all areas of employment including recruitment, job allocation, promotion and access to all benefits and opportunities. Equal Employment Opportunity helps to reduce potential barriers that may prevent certain groups of people from entering and/or progressing in a workplace, and is a fundamental element for diversity to thrive.
Thank you for your valuable comments Oshadha.
DeleteEqual employment opportunity is a right every job applicant has throughout a hiring process. It refers to the protection job candidates have against discrimination on the basis of their race, religion, sex or national origin, among other qualified characteristics. Employers may not judge or decide a person’s suitability for a job on any of these bases. EEO further covers current employees against discrimination for promotions, pay, benefits or discharge. Thanks for sharing Jackson.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your valuable comments Harsha.
DeleteVery informative.. Understood that EEO measures that should be taken by the company to protect their potential recruits and workforce, it is important to also have policies in place to prevent harassment in the workplace on the basis of protected characteristics, or any other factors. This is both about following legal requirements, as well as ensuring your staff are satisfied and engaged in their workplace.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your valuable comments Mihirani.
DeleteHello Jackson, Equal employment opportunity (EEO) implies independence from discrimination based on ensured classes like race, skin color, sex, public beginning, religion, age, incapacity or hereditary data. And also in Sri Lanka there is a constitution for Develop equal employment opportunities.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your valuable comments Parami.
DeleteEEO is a important topic and company must treat each and every employer in a equal manner in a see through frame. This will minimize the conflicts among the employers and create pleasant work environment. This also a motivation factor and increase effectiveness and efficiency of the workforce.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your valuable comments Sunith.
DeleteEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) refers to procedures designed to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated equally regardless of factors such as race and gender (Scott, 2009). If the organizations fails to comply with the employment equity laws, they may face legal action, and fines. Therefore, the workplace inequality involves direct costs as well as indirect costs arising from missing out on the benefits of different ideas and methods of work being done.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your valuable comments Rukmali.
DeleteEqual employment opportunities help both individuals and the organizations for which they work (EEO) The fundamental advantage of enterprises that adhere to equal-opportunity legislation is the formation of a more diversified workforce. This is especially crucial in diverse workplaces, where displaying respect for one's coworkers' individual lifestyles, opinions, and personal choices is critical to ensure a fair working environment for all.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your valuable comments Nadeeshan.
DeleteEEO is a valuable instrument to encourage employee engagement in the office. The rules help the staff to network with each other without the fear of any discrimination in the kind of religion, sex, race, etc. The idea of equal employment opportunity encourages respect, friendliness, and trust amongst each other and makes an environment that inspires willingness for better behavior and healthy working environment.
ReplyDelete