Impact of Workplace Diversity and Inclusion on Employee Job Performance

Impact of Workplace Diversity and Inclusion on Employee Job Performance

*Akanksha Bhadkaria, **Dr. Prashant Sharma

Research Scholar, SOS in Management, Jiwaji University Gwalior

Assistant Professor, Institute of Technology & Management, Gwalior,

Abstract

This research is aimed to investigate the effects of workplace diversity and Inclusion on employee job performance. Today the problems faced by the organization’s executives are to develop a culture that gives value to differences and enhances the efficiency of the entire workforce. Employees of the IT sector of Gwalior are selected as respondents and the data is collected through an adapted questionnaire. The sample size is 80 and convenience sampling is used. Regression analysis is applied to evaluate the data through SPSS software. Findings show that workforce diversity and inclusion increases employee performance. Results will help out the decision-making authorities to understand how effective workplace diversity management influences the employee’s job performance.

Keywords: Workplace Diversity, Inclusion, Employee Job Performance, IT sector