Minor Project On Managing Workforce Diversity at IBM Executive Summary

The objective of writing the report is to find out ways in which we can manage a diverse workforce and what are the ways by which IBM is managing their workforce. For collecting the material, a research was made by which we extracted the material from different sources like books and internet, and write comprehensive and exhaustive dissertation related to the topic. The scope was to collect content and a study also done related to topic; managing workforce diversity at IBM from various sources such as books, journals, magazines, Internet etc. During the study, it was discovered that: Today, workforce diversity is a global workplace and marketplace topic. Any business that intends to be successful must have a borderless view and an unyielding commitment to ensuring that workforce diversity is part of its day-to-day business conduct. To be successful, global companies believe in the role of diversity leaders who plays a key role in that process. If we are to address the complex issues of the twenty-first century, such as the continuing core issues of race and gender, the growing concern over child- and eldercare, and the emerging topics of multiculturalism, tolerance of religious practices, and the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace, then diversity professionals must lead, because businesses cannot get there by themselves. IBMs Role in Managing Workforce Diversity IBM has formed five diversity networking groups all of which are key stakeholders of our Workforce Diversity program. These groups consist of IBM employees who voluntarily come together with the ultimate goal of providing feedback to the business, and enhancing the success of IBMs business objecti ves by helping their members become more effective in the workplace. IBMs current diversity networking groups are as follows: 1. People with Disability - a networking group for people with a disability. This is a very active group, with strong connections to the wider community. 2. Flexibility a networking group which is very active and is open to anyone interested in part time work, job sharing and other flexible working options. 3. Women in Technology a networking group which aims to support the growth, development, advancement, and recognition of IBMs current population of technical women. 4. Cultural Diversity a networking group with a focus on multiculturalism. 5. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender (GLBT) a networking group which supports the GLBT internal community and also participates in external community partnerships.

Abhilash Mohan Garg E No. : 16321101711 BATCH: 2011-14 BBA III (E2)