Workforce Integration

Definition

Workforce integration involves combining diverse groups of people within a workplace environment, promoting equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, religion or disability.

Analogy

Imagine if your school sports team only allowed players who were tall and fast. That might leave out some potentially great strategists or defenders! Workforce integration is like ensuring all types of players get a chance on the field for a well-rounded team.

Related terms

Diversity & Inclusion: These are strategies designed to promote acceptance and respect for differences among employees in terms of race, gender, age, etc., leading to better teamwork and productivity.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): A policy that ensures fair treatment in employment practices without discrimination based on non-job-related factors such as race or religion.

Affirmative Action: A set of policies aimed at increasing representation of minorities and women in areas where they have been historically underrepresented.