WHAT DOES “DIVERSITY”
MEAN TO YOU?
Please walk around the room and place a check
next to those termsthat define it to you.
Thanks for coming!
D • I • V • E • R • S • I • T • Y
HAVE YOU EVER…
…felt that you were not given an opportunity at work because you were
not part of a social group or club (e.g., poker game, golf group,
lunch group)?
HAVE YOU EVER…
…presented a suggestion or ideathat was ignored or dismissed by your
supervisor or manager?
D • I • V • E • R • S • I • T • Y
HAVE YOU EVER…
…been in a situation where you feltridiculed, put down or
disrespected by a co-worker,supervisor or manager?
D • I • V • E • R • S • I • T • Y
HAVE YOU EVER…
…heard or seen a joke at work thatridiculed, put down or disrespected agroup or person because of religion,age, physical characteristic, gender,
racial or ethnic group?
D • I • V • E • R • S • I • T • Y
North Jersey Media Group embraces diversity in:
•its workforce
•the communities it serves
•its products
D • I • V • E • R • S • I • T • Y
race
gender
sexual orientation
thought
Diversity encompasses an infinite range of individual characteristics such as:
age
ethnicity
religion
D • I • V • E • R • S • I • T • Y
Enrich our workplaceProvide greater value
to our customersBetter serve our
communities and
Strengthen our business performance.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ME?
A variety of perspectives, experiences and contributions that
D • I • V • E • R • S • I • T • Y
Gay$ and lesbian$
Female$Minoritie$
Immigrant$
Baby boomer$have turned 60!
Buying power
Misconceptions
Avoid lawsuits
That’s what it’s all about!
Hire by quota
Less qualifiedcandidates/hires
Excludes themajority
Opportunities byperformance
Better work environment
Increased productivity/profitability
Every voice matters
oneNJMG Diversity Goals
ensure company-wide understanding of the business case for diversity within NJMG
tworesponsibility and recognition for :•supporting NJMG diversity •improving company climate•training to maximize positive outcomes
three
NJMG Diversity Goals
educate all employees about their rolesand responsibilities.
fourprovide specific policies and structureto support diversity
five
NJMG Diversity Goals
develop and implement management programs
sixmatch workforce with market demographic
Employee Roles
Encourageteamwork
Put aside personalviewpoints to listen and learn from those with different perspectives
Be responsiblefor identifyingand addressingany potentialbarriers andnegative views.
Be patient
Take risk
Initiate conversationsabout diversity and its benefits
Abide by our code of conduct
Be involved and take actions to ensure results
Respectall employees