Valuing Diversity
The following are reasons to value diversity.
Student Experience
A diverse workforce exposes Penn State students to a variety of cultures and international perspectives, which will help prepare them for our increasingly interconnected world.
Motivation
Employees are happier and more motivated when they are treated with respect and dignity.
Recruitment and Retention
Highly valuing each of our employees and offering protection against discrimination and intolerance allows us to more easily attract good employees, and retain those employees longer.
Ideas
Diversity in the workforce brings unique ideas and perspectives to projects, challenges, and opportunities encountered at work. Employees who feel valued are more likely to contribute their ideas to help Penn State grow and improve.
Attitude
Employees should feel welcome and have a sense that they belong at Penn State. A welcoming attitude will come across in interactions among fellow employees, with students, and with people in other organizations with which we conduct business.
Community
As a major employer, Penn State's commitment to diversity will enhance the experience of protected groups in the communities where we have campuses. People will feel more connected with other members of their community.
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