MANY of us, if not most, have grown accustomed to hearing that there is unity in diversity. In terms of unity, truly, no man is an island and this adage is true in the workplace. We can only achieve so much on our own, and we will always need help and support from mentors and colleagues. As for diversity, statistics also show that there is beauty and resilience in embracing inclusion and diversity.

But what does it truly mean to bank on unity in diversity? By itself, the phrase seems contradictory. Unity means 'oneness' while diversity refers to the state or quality of being different. But when taken in the context of work culture and corporate management, diversity means inclusion of all regardless of background and even gender. When a culture of diversity is prioritized, unity blooms in the form of shared and collective goals that are geared toward the growth of the organization.