Hidden Inequalities in the Workplace (eBook)

A Guide to the Current Challenges, Issues and Business Solutions

Valerie Caven, Stefanos Nachmias (Herausgeber)

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2017 | 1st ed. 2018
341 Seiten
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
9783319596860 (ISBN)

Infos

The book presents a critical framework for assessing whether organisational practice and function reinforces unseen potential differences amongst individuals in the workplace. It offers a comprehensive understanding and awareness of managerial and organisational practices that perpetuate social exclusion and discrimination towards individuals in the workplace. The book draws together themes of non-declared medical or physical conditions, voluntary and involuntary disclosure of difference, dietary requirements, lifestyle, organisational engagement and cognitive bias. As a result, the book provides a unique blend of scholarly and professional research, and brings those who have been affected by social stigmas and discrimination in the workplace to the fore. Hidden Inequalities in the Workplace also offers practical and strategic insights for practitioners, students and policy-makers, and delves the strategic nature of policy intervention and thought-provoking dialogue

Valerie Caven is Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University, UK, and Academic Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. She is experienced in conducting qualitative research and has a strong understanding of both coeliac disease and the lack of organisational knowledge surrounding the management of the condition.

Stefanos Nachmias is Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University, UK, and Academic Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. He is experienced in developing and delivering diversity awareness educational programmes and supporting organisations in addressing equality issues.

Inhalt

Preface 6
References 7
Acknowledgements 8
Contents 9
Editors and Contributors 11
About the Editors 11
About the Contributors 12
List of Figures 16
List of Tables 18
1: Introduction to ‘Hidden’ Inequalities in the Workplace 19
1.1 Background to the Book 19
1.2 Aims and Objectives 22
1.3 Equal or Diverse? 23
1.4 The Legal Framework and Expectations 26
1.5 Book Context 28
References 32
2: The Challenges and Social Impact of Coeliac Disease in the Workplace 35
2.1 Identifying, Stating and Justifying the ‘Problem’ 35
2.2 The Impact of CD on Working Life 38
2.3 Socialising, Catering and Marginalisation 40
2.4 Blurring of the Boundaries Between ‘Public’ and ‘Private’ 41
2.5 The Need to Acknowledge Social Stigmas and Exclusion 42
2.6 Methodological Considerations 44
2.7 The Public Realm of Eating Versus the Private Domain of Digestion 46
2.8 Conclusion and Implications 50
References 53
3: The ‘A’ Word in Employment: Considerations of Asperger’s Syndrome for HR Specialists 57
3.1 Introduction 57
3.2 Duality 59
3.3 Academic and Methodological Considerations 59
3.4 Findings and Discussion 62
3.4.1 Disclosing 62
3.4.2 Working Hard: Better, Different or Exploitative? 63
3.4.3 ‘Hidden’ Talents: Amazing, Gifted and Exceptional Employees 66
3.4.4 Hypersensitivities 68
3.4.5 Being ‘Social’: Team Working or Team Contribution? 71
3.5 Conclusions and Implications 76
References 79
4: Conflicts and Challenges of Gender in the Workplace: The Police Service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland 84
4.1 Introduction 84
4.2 Methodology 86
4.3 Women in Male-Dominated Environments 88
4.4 Gender Neutral or Gender Blind? 91
4.5 Culture 93
4.6 Challenges to Progressing Careers 97
4.7 Networks and Mentors 99
4.8 Conclusion and Implications 101
Notes 104
References 104
5: The Quality of Work Among Older Workers 108
5.1 Introduction 108
5.2 Extending Working Lives: The Policy Context 110
5.3 Employment Options Among Older Workers 112
5.4 Older Workers: Preconceptions, Skills and Knowledge Stock 115
5.5 Decisions to Leave or Remain in Paid Work: Economic Necessity, Health and the Quality of Work 117
5.6 Patterns of Employment Among Older Workers in the UK 121
5.6.1 Two-Step Cluster Analysis 128
5.7 Discussion and Summary 135
Notes 137
References 138
6: Flexible Working: Are We Ready for This? 144
6.1 Introduction 144
6.2 Gender Stereotypes 146
6.3 Class Status 150
6.4 Social and Economic Penalties 152
6.5 Family Status 155
6.6 Methodological Considerations 157
6.7 Findings and Discussion 159
6.8 Conclusion and Implications 162
References 165
7: LGBT+ Participation in Sports: ‘Invisible’ Participants, ‘Hidden’ Spaces of Exclusion 172
7.1 Introduction 172
7.2 The Visible Organisation of Sport 174
7.3 ‘Hidden’ Participants: The Exclusion and Invisibility of LGBT+ Athletes 176
7.4 From ‘Hidden’ Cultures to Spatial Gendered Performances 180
7.5 LGBT+ Sports Groups 185
7.6 Conclusion and Reflections 189
Notes 190
References 191
8: Gender Differences in Paid and Unpaid Work 197
8.1 Introduction 197
8.2 Work and the Life Course 199
8.3 Paid and Unpaid Work as a Site of Inequity 202
8.4 Paid and Unpaid Work in a Flexibilised Labour Market 207
8.5 Patterns of Paid and Unpaid Work Among UK Men and Women 211
8.5.1 Gendered Patterns of Paid Work 211
8.5.2 Patterns of Unpaid Work Throughout the Life Course 216
8.6 Discussion and Summary 223
Note 225
References 225
9: Cognitive Biases in Recruitment, Selection, and Promotion: The Risk of Subconscious Discrimination 231
9.1 Introduction 231
9.2 What Are Implicit Biases and How Might They Lead to Discrimination? 234
9.3 How Do Implicit Biases Typically Manifest in Recruitment, Selection, Promotion, and Reward Decisions? 235
9.3.1 Stereotyping 235
9.3.2 Stereotype Threat 238
9.3.3 Selective Attention and Confirmation Bias 240
9.3.4 In-group Bias 241
9.3.5 Promotions and Reward Decisions 243
9.4 Recommendations for Practice 245
9.4.1 The Decision-Making Process 246
9.4.2 The Environment and Organisational Culture 249
9.5 Conclusion 251
References 253
10: Men and Gay Identity in the Workplace 260
10.1 Introduction 260
10.2 First-Wave Literature 262
10.3 Academic and Methodological Considerations 268
10.4 Findings and Discussion 278
10.4.1 Normalising a Gay Identity 278
10.4.2 Confrontational Approach 281
10.4.3 Conformity 282
10.5 Discussion and Evaluation 285
10.6 Conclusion 286
10.7 Limitations and Implications 288
Notes 289
References 289
11: Examining the Relationship Between Discrimination and Disengagement 293
11.1 Introduction 293
11.2 Defining Employee Engagement 295
11.3 Theoretical Background to Employee Engagement 296
11.4 Employee Disengagement 299
11.5 The Role of the Line Manager in Fostering (or Impairing) Employee Engagement 300
11.6 Conclusion and Implications 307
References 309
12: Hidden Inequalities of the Expatriate Workforce 316
12.1 Introduction 316
12.2 Academic Considerations 320
12.2.1 Age 321
12.2.2 Disability 322
12.2.3 Gender Reassignment 324
12.2.4 Marriage and Civil Partnership 326
12.2.5 Pregnancy and Maternity 327
12.2.6 Race 329
12.2.7 Religion or Belief 331
12.2.8 Sex 332
12.2.9 Sexual Orientation 334
12.3 Conclusion and Implications 336
References 338
13: Concluding Assessment to Address ‘Hidden’ Inequalities in the Workplace 343
13.1 Concluding Remarks 343
13.2 Future Implications 347
Index 349

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.8.2017
• Reihe/Serie: Palgrave Explorations in Workplace Stigma
• Reihe/Serie: Palgrave Explorations in Workplace Stigma
• Zusatzinfo: XIX, 341 p. 12 illus., 2 illus. in color.
• Verlagsort: Cham
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Personalwesen
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management
• Schlagworte: Age • Disability • Discrimination • Diversity • Equality • Gender • LGBT • organisational engagement • Organizations • Sociology
• ISBN-13: 9783319596860 / 9783319596860