#4: Diversity Encourages Cultural Awareness Workforce diversity helps reduce stigmas and stereotypes. That is what is great about Freddie, you will get the chance to work with different people every day, learning and growing along the way.” “We were able to work together and bring our individual talents, experiences and whole selves to the table to solve a problem efficiently. “I worked on a cross-functional project team where there was a lot of diversity of thought in addition to physical diversity,” said Tinesha Richardson, manager on the Equitable Housing team in the Single-Family division and co-chair of ARISE.
Additionally, inclusive leadership has been shown to lead to a 29% increase in team collaboration, making conflict resolution more achievable. Diverse team attitudes, experiences and perspectives on business practices can also help teams collaborate to lower risk and improve outcomes. Occasional conflict in the work environment is inevitable, so it’s important to join a team where members respect one another and value conflict resolution. #3: Diversity Improves Conflict Resolution These conversations may not have been top of mind for colleagues if the team wasn’t as diverse.” “We work together as a team to be flexible and fill in for one another where needed.
“It encourages real conversations around how we can meet during a time when I have to pick up or drop off my son to the bus stop,” Townes said.
She’s also a single mom who appreciates the ability to openly talk about work flexibility in the workplace. Michele Townes is a marketing and communications senior manager and the communications lead of ARISE, Freddie Mac’s business resource group that builds community and support for employees of the African diaspora. This practice often leads to closer bonds, higher levels of trust and increased collaboration among teams. One of our core pillars at Freddie Mac is “communicate with candor,” meaning we prioritize our employees leading conversations with open minds and respect. It ensures that team members share a level of understanding on processes, expectations and protocols. Open communication is both a necessity and a benefit of a workforce made up of varied perspectives and backgrounds. #2: Diversity Promotes Open Communication We’re inclusive with how we approach work by incorporating diversity into our team or sharing the work with a diverse group before we bring it to market.” “We structure our creative team to be the same. “I love Freddie Mac’s diverse culture because it’s one where everyone is respected, and their perspectives are listened to,” Hoang said. Quan Hoang, the director of creative services, leverages the diversity on his team to produce some of Freddie Mac’s most creative work. The different worldviews making up Freddie Mac allow employees to find new and exciting solutions every day. In fact, research shows that diversity of thinking can enhance creativity and innovation by as much as 20%. Different ideas and approaches to work increase the overall creativity of a team, which can increase innovation. Here are four benefits you gain from working on a diverse team:Ī diverse workforce brings diverse perspectives. When looking for jobs, 76% of people consider a diverse workforce to be an important factor in their decision, and for good reason. Not only that, but a diverse workforce - one made up of different sexualities, genders, ages, races, experiences, cultural backgrounds, religions, disabilities and more - is a pillar of Freddie Mac. Go to FreddieMac's company page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.Īt Freddie Mac, embracing differences and engaging with respect and positivity is part of our culture. Below is an article originally published on the FreddieMac blog.
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