Little Book of Big Management Theories, The, 2nd Edition

THEORY 100

KUMRA AND MANFREDI ON MANAGING EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Use this to develop a holistic approach for managing equality and diversity in your organisation.

Professors Savita Kumra and Simonetta Manfredi argue that the importance of managing equality and diversity effectively in the workplace has never been so critical for organisations. They claim that:

The focus in managing work–life balance has shifted from work–family issues to a more inclusive idea of work–life balance to help all workers to combine paid work with personal life.

The implications for the employment practices of religious rights of workers have generated significant debate and interest on the freedom of religion as well as freedom from non-religion in the workplace. ...