WHAT DOES “DIVERSITY”

MEAN TO YOU?

Please walk around the room and place a check

next to those termsthat define it to you.

Thanks for coming!

D • I • V • E • R • S • I • T • Y

HAVE YOU EVER…

…felt that you were not given an opportunity at work because you were

not part of a social group or club (e.g., poker game, golf group,

lunch group)?

HAVE YOU EVER…

…presented a suggestion or ideathat was ignored or dismissed by your

supervisor or manager?

D • I • V • E • R • S • I • T • Y

HAVE YOU EVER…

…been in a situation where you feltridiculed, put down or

disrespected by a co-worker,supervisor or manager?

D • I • V • E • R • S • I • T • Y

HAVE YOU EVER…

…heard or seen a joke at work thatridiculed, put down or disrespected agroup or person because of religion,age, physical characteristic, gender,

racial or ethnic group?

D • I • V • E • R • S • I • T • Y

North Jersey Media Group embraces diversity in:

•its workforce

•the communities it serves

•its products

D • I • V • E • R • S • I • T • Y

race

gender

sexual orientation

thought

Diversity encompasses an infinite range of individual characteristics such as:

age

ethnicity

religion

D • I • V • E • R • S • I • T • Y

Enrich our workplaceProvide greater value

to our customersBetter serve our

communities and

Strengthen our business performance.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ME?

A variety of perspectives, experiences and contributions that

D • I • V • E • R • S • I • T • Y

Gay$ and lesbian$

Female$Minoritie$

Immigrant$

Baby boomer$have turned 60!

Buying power

Misconceptions

Avoid lawsuits

That’s what it’s all about!

Hire by quota

Less qualifiedcandidates/hires

Excludes themajority

Opportunities byperformance

Better work environment

Increased productivity/profitability

Every voice matters

oneNJMG Diversity Goals

ensure company-wide understanding of the business case for diversity within NJMG

tworesponsibility and recognition for :•supporting NJMG diversity •improving company climate•training to maximize positive outcomes

three

NJMG Diversity Goals

educate all employees about their rolesand responsibilities.

fourprovide specific policies and structureto support diversity

five

NJMG Diversity Goals

develop and implement management programs

sixmatch workforce with market demographic

Employee Roles

Encourageteamwork

Put aside personalviewpoints to listen and learn from those with different perspectives

Be responsiblefor identifyingand addressingany potentialbarriers andnegative views.

Be patient

Take risk

Initiate conversationsabout diversity and its benefits

Abide by our code of conduct

Be involved and take actions to ensure results

Respectall employees