What is an example of religious diversity in the workplace?
The simple example might be a situation where an employer hosts an employee recognition lunch on a Friday afternoon. The menu consists of ham, roast beef or salami and cheese sandwiches, julienne meat salads, some champagne to start the celebration with a prayer, and soda. This may sound like a wonderful meal for some. It may also be thought by the employer to be a wonderful way of showing appreciation. What is wrong with this picture? The employer is trying to say thank you to all employees? They have clearly purchased all the food. The employees should be appreciative and thankful for this, right? Wrong! The problem with this particular situation is that the Christian employees cannot participate because the event is held during Lent, and they cannot eat meat. The Hindu employees cannot eat meat at all and will not enjoy the meal as much. The Jewish employees cannot participate because meat and cheese eaten together are not kosher. And the Muslims are not even present due to the even
