Drawing on the readings and on your personal experience, how can HR Managers help
raise the cultural intelligence of an organization. Do you think that HR bears the brunt of
this task or are there other offices within an organization that should be sharing in this
goal?
Cultural intelligence is the ability of individuals to adjust and perform effectively in different
cultural environments by understanding each other values and responding in a respectable
manner (Weglowska, 2021). Cultural intelligence develops over time as individuals engage in
authentic intercultural exchanges. Organizations have the responsibility of creating these
opportunities for their employees.
Commonly, the human resource department is the one responsible for arranging cultural
intelligence training and events. Furthermore, HR can implement policies that promote cultural
freedom, awareness, and diversity. Based on my experience, HR is not proactive when it comes
to implementing policies and procedures that foster cultural intelligence. Even cultural
intelligence training is prepared based on the request of other departments.
Consequently, cultural intelligence should be promoted starting from top management. The
company's mission, vision, and values should reflect cultural diversity and inclusivity.
Additionally, the policies forwarded by HR are approved by top management and their
implementation depends on them. Therefore, cultural intelligence goals should be taken by the
organization as a whole and pushed forward by the management in each department. The
responsibility of HR is to guide their effort and provide structure.
How can Human Resources help to promote an environment that is welcoming, respectful,
and inclusive?
Every employee wants to know that they are accepted, respected, and valued. Currently,
workplaces are more diverse than ever before. People with diverse cultural, social, and
educational backgrounds have to work together to fulfill the company's objectives.
Consequently, the need for creating a work environment that's welcoming and inclusive is a
must. However, many employees feel like outsiders because of the subtle attitudes they
experience.
raise the cultural intelligence of an organization. Do you think that HR bears the brunt of
this task or are there other offices within an organization that should be sharing in this
goal?
Cultural intelligence is the ability of individuals to adjust and perform effectively in different
cultural environments by understanding each other values and responding in a respectable
manner (Weglowska, 2021). Cultural intelligence develops over time as individuals engage in
authentic intercultural exchanges. Organizations have the responsibility of creating these
opportunities for their employees.
Commonly, the human resource department is the one responsible for arranging cultural
intelligence training and events. Furthermore, HR can implement policies that promote cultural
freedom, awareness, and diversity. Based on my experience, HR is not proactive when it comes
to implementing policies and procedures that foster cultural intelligence. Even cultural
intelligence training is prepared based on the request of other departments.
Consequently, cultural intelligence should be promoted starting from top management. The
company's mission, vision, and values should reflect cultural diversity and inclusivity.
Additionally, the policies forwarded by HR are approved by top management and their
implementation depends on them. Therefore, cultural intelligence goals should be taken by the
organization as a whole and pushed forward by the management in each department. The
responsibility of HR is to guide their effort and provide structure.
How can Human Resources help to promote an environment that is welcoming, respectful,
and inclusive?
Every employee wants to know that they are accepted, respected, and valued. Currently,
workplaces are more diverse than ever before. People with diverse cultural, social, and
educational backgrounds have to work together to fulfill the company's objectives.
Consequently, the need for creating a work environment that's welcoming and inclusive is a
must. However, many employees feel like outsiders because of the subtle attitudes they
experience.
