This book highlights the key contemporary issues and challenges relating to workplace religious diversity and inclusion. Challenging organizations to take religion and religious inclusion in the workplace seriously, it explores multiple perspectives and themes – from workplace stigma and employment discrimination, to strategic diversity and inclusion management. The author focuses on integrating theory and practice in examining emerging religious inclusion issues in the workplace, providing insights based on real-world case studies from around the world.
Author(s): Ed Hasan
Series: Palgrave Studies in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization in Business
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 152
City: Cham
Foreword
References
Acknowledgments
Contents
About the Author
Abbreviations
Part I Hijabs, Crucifixes, and Yarmulkes: Defining and Understanding Religious Inclusion in the Workplace
1 Introduction
Why Does Workplace Religious Diversity, Inclusion, and Discrimination Matter?
Business, Moral, and Legal Cases for Religious Diversity and Inclusion
What to Expect from This Book
References
2 The Paradox of Workplace Religious Inclusion in Theory and in Practice
Understanding Religion and Religious Diversity
The Right to Freedom of Religion in the Public Sphere
Understanding Workplace Religious Discrimination
References
3 The Benefits and Challenges of Embracing Religious Inclusion in the Workplace
Religious Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Work
Emerging Global Trends Shaping Workplace Religious Diversity
Secularism and Religious Pluralism
Religious Rights and Equality Movements
Radical Right-Party Movements
Religious Tensions Around the World
References
Part II ERGs, IDE Strategies, and Leadership: Managing Workplace Religious Diversity and Inclusion
4 Evaluating Religious Inclusion and Belonging
Introducing the Kaizen HC Model of Religious Inclusion
Kaizen HC Model of Religious Inclusion
References
5 Wearing the Hijab and Experiences of Discrimination in the U.S. Workplace
What Is the Hijab, and Why Does It Matter?
The Pervasiveness of Workplace Discrimination Against Hijab-Wearing Muslim Women
Workplace Religious Discrimination Against Muslim Women, and Barriers to Inclusion
Knowledge
Motivation
Organizational and Social
Assessing the Level of Religious Inclusion Among U.S. Employers
References
6 Praying for Faith-Based Employee Resource Groups in America
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Religious Diversity and Inclusion
Practical Considerations for Faith-Based ERGs
Assessing the Level of Religious Inclusion at CFC
References
7 Including Sikhs, Muslims, and Rastafarians in the London Metropolitan Police Force
Religion in the UK
The Met’s Long and Challenging History with Diversity
Introducing Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Religious Inclusion Through Targeted Recruitment
The Met’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
Employee Support Networks
The Met’s Role in the Future of Religious Diversity at Work
Lessons Organizations Can Draw from the Met
Assessing the Level of Religious Inclusion at the Met
References
8 Understanding Religion, Culture, and the Role of Workplace Leadership in Nigeria
Cultural Models, Legal Frameworks, and Religion at Work
Religion in Nigeria
Religion, Culture, and Conflict in Nigeria
Religious Discrimination and Culture
The Role of the Leader in Managing Culture and Religion at Work
Assessing the Level of Religious Inclusion in Nigeria
References
9 Yearning for Religious Freedom in Australia
Religion in Australia
Public Review of the Religious Discrimination Bill
Potential Impacts on Workplace Religious Diversity and Inclusion
How Religious Freedom Laws Impact Workplaces, Employers, and Employees
Assessing the Level of Religious Inclusion in Australia
References
10 The Future of Workplace Religious Diversity and Inclusion: Opportunities, Challenges, and Recommendations
What Can Policymakers Do?
What Can Organizational Leaders Do?
What Can Researchers, Students, and Academicians Do?
What Can We All Do?
References
Index
