A.Businesses have started to recognize diversity in the workplace as a business strategy that maximizes productivity, creativity and loyalty of employees while meeting the needs of their customers. Not to be confused with equal opportunity requirements, implementing diversity in the workforce is a choice made by organizations and not required by law or through government regulations.

Here are some steps you can take to create a divorce workforce.

1. Create a diversity policy and publicize it. Your policy should set formal goals pertaining to creating an equal opportunity environment. Once your policy is in place it should be made public both internally and externally.
2. Write job descriptions as to not exclude anyone. Your job description should clearly be written for all types of applicants and should in no way discriminate.
3. Publicize job openings in different venues to attract a diverse workforce. Look beyond obvious recruitment methods for good people. There are many sites online that help facilitate equal opportunity employment and include: Yahoo!, En Espa� DiversityInc, the Society of Women Engineers, and the Black Executive Exchange program.
4. Be aware of current legislation. Staying current on the latest discrimination legislation will help you avoid potential litigation.

By taking these simple steps, employers will have access to a greater pool of candidates plus strengthen their commitment to an equal opportunity workplace.