Diversity is crucial in assuring that we can understand each other in deeper ways that help keep us humble and open to the fact that the world does not only revolve around our beliefs. It can help develop us into better people, as it increases our understanding of human nature. The importance of diversity itself can benefit us in all aspects of our lives.

In the business world, having a diverse workforce is important to ensure the inclusion of different perspectives and ideas when making decisions. Doing so will not only help a company’s bottom line but can also nurture employees to develop strong interpersonal skills that can benefit them both in the office and out. In social situations, engaging with facets of other cultures, perspectives and lifestyles can help us open our eyes to how the world works. It does not bind us solely to our norms and opens up our horizons.

HOW TO OBSERVE CELEBRATE DIVERSITY MONTH

• Be considerate to everyone

The point of celebrating diversity is to respect and appreciate everyone, no matter where they come from or the color of their skin. Treating people with an equal amount of respect and consideration is what makes it work and doing so creates a better world for all.

• Listen to people from other cultures

Some of the world's most urgent problems stem from the fact that minorities tend to not feel as represented or as listened to as the majority. If you have colleagues or coworkers who feel like their concerns are not being heard, listen to what they have to say, and help them get their points across to those who have trouble listening. If we can foster more inclusive work or social environments, then we are one step closer to achieving global harmony.

• Learn more about different cultures and lifestyles

It helps to learn about different cultures for you to understand them further. Most of the problems in the world come from a lack of understanding and empathy for different cultures. Interacting with other cultures or those living different lifestyles than yours can help eradicate those misunderstandings.

WHY CELEBRATING DIVERSITY MONTH IS IMPORTANT

• It encourages others to respect differences

Diversity doesn't merely mean recognizing different cultures and ethnicities. It's about how we understand them and how willing we are to listen and appreciate differences that we might not be familiar with. Celebrate Diversity Month is a month dedicated to gaining new perspectives on the lives of others around you, as a way to educate yourself and foster a more tolerant society.

• It helps broaden our horizons

To truly understand other perspectives, we must be able to broaden our own and fully experience them for ourselves. There is no better way to understand a different culture than to experience it. Celebrate Diversity Month is a way for us to develop a greater sense of respect towards others and celebrate our differences. After all, it is these differences that make the world as interesting as it is today.

• It takes us out of our comfort zones

Celebrate Diversity Month is also a time of reflection. For those belonging to the majority, the month's messages and celebrations can be refreshing and thought-provoking. Sometimes we tend to be too isolated in our worlds that we are unable to see the world around us. Hence, Celebrate Diversity Month is a way to push us out of that zone and into something greater and more worthwhile.