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How to Reduce Discrimination in the Workplace: The Case of Austria and Taiwan (R.O.C.)

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  • Bobek Vito

    (University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business, Slovenia and University of Applied Sciences Graz, FH Joanneum, Austria; vito.bobek@um.si)

  • Maček Anita

    (University of Applied Sciences Graz, FH Joanneum, Austria and Doba Faculty Maribor, Slovenia; anita.macek@fh-joanneum.at)

  • Bradler Sarah

    (Master Student at the University of Applied Sciences Graz, FH Joanneum,Austria)

  • Horvat Tatjana

    (University of Primorska, Faculty of Management, Slovenia)

Abstract

To intervene against discriminatory in the workplace is tremendously important because discriminatory practices have an enormous economic impact, along with a severe impact on psychological health, which can result in illnesses such as depression and burnout. Such intervention requires a multidimensional approach, including the whole organization and a systematic procedure. The aim of this paper is to offer suggestions on how to reduce discrimination in the workplace in Austria and Taiwan. To reach this aim, a qualitative study was conducted. It showed that education, active positioning of companies, leadership and diligent selection of employees, discussion and analysis, psychological support, governmental policies, and aspects of language and talking gender-wise are the most important steps to decrease or eliminate discrimination in the workplace.

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  • Bobek Vito & Maček Anita & Bradler Sarah & Horvat Tatjana, 2018. "How to Reduce Discrimination in the Workplace: The Case of Austria and Taiwan (R.O.C.)," Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy, Sciendo, vol. 64(3), pages 12-22, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:ngooec:v:64:y:2018:i:3:p:12-22:n:2
    DOI: 10.2478/ngoe-2018-0014
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    • J71 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Labor Discrimination - - - Hiring and Firing
    • M50 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - General

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