Every society is characterized by a certain diversity. The first distinction is in gender, female or male. But that’s not the way to describe all people. Adults, children, the elderly, people with different occupations, experiences, interests and backgrounds, they all belong to the society. No one is alike and that makes Europe a continent of diversity.
The refugee crisis, the stream of refugees, the wave of refugees is currently contributing to this diversity. These are all terms which we encounter in press, political discussions and social discourse. All of the above words point to difficulties and problems. Especially the term ‘refugee wave’ associates the image of a natural catastrophe that targets Europe and it’s impossible to do anything. This association happens not only in Germany, but also in Europe. In many cases, opinions about this topic are negative and in discussions in social networks these are distributed happily. These views are supported by current violent incidents and led to also violent riots during demonstrations of right- and left-wing groups in Chemnitz.
However, these negative associations do not fully describe the situation by only focusing on the negative or threatening aspects and not looking at the positives. Despite many possible conflicts, companies and society can benefit from the refugee crisis. Among other thing, this means for example, that immigration could be a way to reduce the declining number of workers. That such an integration is not always easy and smooth, should be known by all involved. Every company knows the challenges that can arise when it comes to team building, even if it’s a homogeneous group with same opinions, same skills and the same background.
For this reason and also the timeliness of this topic, I have chosen this subject. The aim of my work is to show companies a first measure of how to not only successfully implement the integration of refugees and thus create more openness and tolerance, but also create a basis for the future use of diversity management.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Topic
- Course of investigation
- The Diversity Management
- Definition
- Reasons
- Aims
- The refugee crisis in Europe
- Definition refugee and migrant
- The refugee crisis
- Immigration policy in Europe
- Protection status
- Integration of refugees
- Integration supporting measures
- Measures with Diversity Management
- Advantages
- Conclusion
- Future view
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to provide companies with a starting point for successfully integrating refugees and fostering an environment of openness and tolerance. It explores the concept of Diversity Management as a framework for achieving these goals.
- The importance of diversity and inclusivity in society and the workplace
- The role of Diversity Management in promoting equality and opportunity
- The challenges and opportunities presented by the refugee crisis in Europe
- Effective strategies for integrating refugees into the job market
- The benefits of diversity for companies and society as a whole
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The essay begins by highlighting the importance of diversity in society and introduces the current refugee crisis as a significant factor contributing to this diversity. It then outlines the goals of the essay, which are to explore the integration of refugees through the lens of Diversity Management.
- The Diversity Management: This section provides a definition of Diversity Management, explaining its origins and development, and its role in promoting inclusive workplaces. It also examines the rationale behind implementing Diversity Management, emphasizing its potential to enhance organisational competitiveness and efficiency.
- The refugee crisis in Europe: This section delves into the refugee crisis in Europe, offering definitions of key terms such as 'refugee' and 'migrant'. It examines the immigration policies in Europe, highlighting the different approaches taken by countries like France, Germany, and Norway. The section concludes by discussing the various protection statuses available to asylum seekers.
- Integration of refugees: This chapter focuses on the main theme of the essay, exploring measures to integrate refugees into the job market. It examines various supportive actions, such as education, apprenticeships, and language courses, as well as strategies that leverage Diversity Management principles for successful integration in companies. The section concludes by outlining the benefits of these methods.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key topics and terms explored in this essay include diversity, inclusion, Diversity Management, refugee crisis, integration, immigration, workplace, social policy, and organizational competitiveness. The essay also examines different approaches to immigration policies and explores the various protection statuses available to asylum seekers.
- Quote paper
- Roxanna Kück (Author), 2018, Integration of refugees with the help of Diversity Management, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/452314
