Cultural Diversity Policy Template

Did you know these facts about the Cultural Diversity Policy?

• According to Human Rights Australia, one in four of Australia’s 22 million people were born overseas; 46% have at least one parent who was born overseas.
• Nearly 20% of Australians speak a language other than English at home.
• In 2013, overseas migration represented 60% of Australia’s population growth in the year.
• People born in the United Kingdom continue to be the largest group of overseas-born residents (5.3%);
• followed by New Zealand (2.6%), China (1.8%), India (1.6%) and Vietnam (0.9%).
• In 2013-14, 163,017 people from more than 190 countries were approved to become Australian citizens.

Cultural Diversity Policy overview

This Cultural Diversity covers what Cultural Diversity is and provides guidelines for the professional standards required within your organisation. It deals with the standards of behaviour expected when your people are dealing with employees, contractors, volunteers, customers, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and the general public.

This Cultural Diversity template can be adapted to meet the specific needs of your organisation. You can change as little or as much of the content as you like. Some sections may be governed by state and federal legislation. It is important that you seek your HR or legal advice, maintain this policy as legislation changes and adjust it to meet your requirements.

Target audience

This Cultural Diversity workplace policy template is suitable for all your employees, contractors, and volunteers. Once you have adjusted the Cultural Diversity template to meet the specific requirements of your organisation, you can deliver it to new starters at induction and as refresher training on a regular basis.

Topics covered

The following topics are covered in this Cultural Diversity:

• Legal duties of employer and employees
• Implementation of the policy
• Essential information on legislation

Duration

Cultural Diversity will take approximately five minutes to complete.

Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes will be achieved on completion of this Cultural Diversity:

• Understand the employer’s and employee’s legal duties that the organisation expects.
• Educate and train employees on cultural diversity and its nuances.
• How do we assess the risks associated with differences in the cultural background in the workplace?
• Importance of respecting the differences and embracing inclusiveness at the workplace.
• Significance of recognising the personal responsibility of every employee to abide by the Cultural Diversity policy.

Business outcomes

Once all employees, contractors, and volunteers have completed your Cultural Diversity, the following business outcomes will be achieved for your organisation:

• Increase in productivity and profit for the company.
• Improve employee engagement and creativity.
• The company will be perceived for its diverse culture and improve the company’s reputation.
• The employees can exhibit a wider range of skills
• Progress with the cultural insights among the employees.

How to use this Cultural Diversity Policy template

This cultural diversity can be uploaded and assigned to your staff via the Safeguard by Sentrient online workplace compliance system or Staffwise by Sentrient’s human resource management platform. It is best to accompany your Cultural Diversity with workplace relations and safety training, such as the Sentrient online workplace compliance courses.

To get a free demonstration of the Safeguard by Sentrient online workplace compliance system or Staffwise by Sentrient human resource management platform, please get in touch with us today!