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2018 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

1. Introduction to ‘Hidden’ Inequalities in the Workplace

Authors : Stefanos Nachmias, Valerie Caven

Published in: Hidden Inequalities in the Workplace

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This chapter aims to discuss the key elements of the book and highlight the main areas for investigation. It provides an assessment on the meaning of ‘hidden’ inequality in the workplace and evaluates the key dimensions of equality and diversity in modern organisations. The chapter explores further the role of legal expectations in managing organisational needs and provides a review of the book’s structure, objectives and context.

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Metadata
Title
Introduction to ‘Hidden’ Inequalities in the Workplace
Authors
Stefanos Nachmias
Valerie Caven
Copyright Year
2018
Book
Hidden Inequalities in the Workplace

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-59685-3

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-59686-0

Copyright Year: 2018

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59686-0_1