Diversity Resources for Australian Business
Mission
Australian business are in an envious position, with access to one of the most diverse labour forces in the world. For employee diversity to be a source of economic benefit, diversity management must be an integral part of an organisation’s business planning process.
The Programme for the Practice of Diversity Management was a collaborative arrangement between the Federal Government's Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) and the Australian Centre for International Business (ACIB). The Programme was dedicated to meeting the practical needs of business and promoting the productivity and performance improvements achievable through diversity management.
Academic research was undertaking to establish the 'state of play' in the Australian and global arena. Business models and diversity toolkits were developed in consultation with a number of leading Australian companies.
These showcase examples of best practice and offer step-by-step guides to improving diversity management outcomes.
The Business Case - a fully referenced academic examination and formulation of the business case for diversity management.
Business Models - short business-focused arguments for developing diversity policies in a range of areas.
Toolkits - practical how to guides to implementing diversity policies in a range of functional areas.
Diversity Management in Australia - reports on the state of play of Diversity Management in Australian Business.
In the Press - articles by the Programme published in business magazines;
We are developing this material in consultation with a range of best-practice Australian corporations through our Business Partnerships.
We also offer tailored material and strategy development for individual organisations.