Impact of Workplace Diversity on Employee Performance

Abstract

This study represents a critical analysis of the impact of workplace diversity on employees' performance in Wema Bank Plc, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to discuss the concept and context of workplace diversity, examine the dynamics of employee performance in Wema Bank, establish the relationship between workplace diversity and employee performance, identify the key factors that influence both, and apply relevant theories and models in addressing the objectives. The research was, therefore, conducted under the philosophical approach of positivism, where a survey method was adapted to collect primary data through questionnaires from Wema Bank Plc employees. Statistical tools were used for analyzing the relationship of variables, and regression analysis was one of them. The findings indicate that workplace diversity positively influences employee performance and inclusivity, diversity training, and leadership support are some of the key drivers of this relationship. The findings lead the study to recommend that Wema Bank Plc should enhance diversity through targeted diversity training programs, create an enabling workplace culture that embraces inclusiveness, and ensure that the leadership is committed to the pursuit of diversity initiatives. This study emphasizes the important role of workplace diversity in enhancing employee performance and provides practical strategies for organizational advancement.