Importance of Equal Employment Opportunity in the workplace

 


What is Equal Employment Opportunity?

                                      
                                                                                        Figure 1: EEO

The principle of treating everyone equally in terms of employment is known as an equal employment opportunity. There are no barriers to employment based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, color, age, disability, or other considerations (Vantagecircle, 2022).

Benefits of Equal Employment Opportunity,

1) Helps employees to advance in the workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity contributes to the elimination of possible obstacles that may restrict employees from advancing in the workplace (workfast, 2018).

2) Improve chances of finding the right talent.

Employers who have EEO measures in place are more likely to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates. This is because candidates know that if a company is known for implementing EEO, they will be considered on their own merits, which attracts more applications. As a result of the increased number of candidates, there is a better possibility of discovering someone who is a perfect fit for the job (workfast, 2018).

3) Improves the reputation of the company.

Employees prefer to work for companies that have reputation for implementing Equal Employment Opportunity standards. These EEO standards enhance an organization's reputation by demonstrating its dedication to equal and fair workplace behavior (workfast, 2018)

4) Improves employee engagement.

Employees can openly communicate and engage with each other without fear of discrimination based on color, sex, religion, or hierarchical level in the organization, thanks to Equal Employment Opportunity regulations. It not only develops respect for coworkers, but also develops an open, pleasant culture with opportunities to assist and support coworker performance, contributing to the organization's diversity (peoplehum, 2022).

5) Improves customer satisfaction & service.

When employees contribute positively to an organization's success, clients may feel confident, as it establishes good guidelines to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all. A workplace that supports employee happiness is more likely to target new milestones and deliver exceptional results, which leads to better customer service and satisfaction (peoplehum, 2022).

                                                                           Video 1: EEO (Sentrient , 2019).   

Conclusion

The EEO concept ensures that employees are treated fairly and equally. Other aspects of HRM, such as employee engagement, increased performance, and customer satisfaction also benefits immensely from it. EEO is essential since it establishes how employees should be treated at work.

References

peoplehum, 2022. peoplehum. [Online] 

Available at: https://www.peoplehum.com/glossary/equal-employment-opportunity

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Vantagecircle, 2022. Vantagecircle. [Online] 

Available at: https://blog.vantagecircle.com/equal-employment-opportunity/

[Accessed 27 April 2022].

workfast, 2018. workfast. [Online] 

Available at: https://workfast.com.au/blog/equal-employment-opportunity-what-is-it-how-to-implement-it-in-the-workplace/#:~:text=Equal%20Employment%20Opportunity%20helps%20to,the%20federal%20and%20state%20levels.

[Accessed 27 April 2022].

Sentrient , 2019. Sentrient. [Online]
Available at: https://youtu.be/5-34MRT_9Vw
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Comments

  1. KumuduApril 27, 2022 at 5:47 PM

    Very good topic. Every employee has value. Therefore, everyone should be treated equally, regardless of rank. Then employees will be motivated, happier, and committed to the organization. Every hr manager should pay attention to this.

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  2. fahimmbaApril 28, 2022 at 4:41 AM

    Equal Employment opportunity in aspects of HRM clearly explained with benefits.
    Well done

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  3. Chamila Thilakaratne (LMU, ESOFT MBA Batch #24)May 1, 2022 at 3:40 AM

    Yes exactly as u said above, workplace that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion can help it to be more successful. Maintain employee happiness and motivation. Bullying, harassment, and discrimination are examples of serious or legal issues that can arise.good one.

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  4. Venushka BandaranayakeMay 5, 2022 at 8:50 AM

    Equal employment policies are critical for both businesses and individuals. Age, sexual orientation, impairments, pregnancy/parental status, marital status, and veteran/military status should not be used to discriminate against employees or job seekers. Everyone in a company needs the same opportunity to be chosen and apply for positions, as well as to be promoted from their existing position to a higher level. Good Luck

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  5. ZamanMay 6, 2022 at 12:13 PM

    Equal employment opportunities can be beneficial for both employer and the workers. The company can have a diversified talent pool and the employees can interact with experts in various other job roles to enhance their knowledge..

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  6. Amjad AboobakarMay 7, 2022 at 12:41 PM

    It is on other called as No discrimination, Equal opportunity is only in books. Especially in this part of the world where we live, there is no place for talents. This can also be a good reason for brain drain, You have very well mentioned on the subjected area plus its pros.

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