Overcoming Structural Barriers to Diversity in HR: A Narrative Review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.61978/shr.v1i1.524Keywords:
Cultural Competence, Inclusive Recruitment, Multicultural HRM, Transformational Leadership, Blended Learning, Structural Barriers, Organizational DiversityAbstract
In the face of increasing global workforce diversity, this study investigates the effectiveness of cultural competence training and inclusive recruitment practices within multicultural human resource management. The research aims to explore how these interventions influence employee performance, retention, and organizational inclusivity. Utilizing a narrative review approach, the study synthesizes findings from key literature on training methodologies, organizational structures, and leadership models. Special attention is given to comparative contexts between developed and developing nations, and the role of government policy in supporting inclusive HR strategies. The results demonstrate that interactive and virtual training methods significantly improve intercultural communication and reduce turnover. Structural barriers such as bureaucratic rigidity and resource limitations hinder policy implementation, while transformational leadership facilitates cultural integration and innovation. The study further identifies blended learning, internal communication enhancement, and digital evaluation tools as practical solutions to systemic challenges. Ultimately, the findings advocate for a strategic integration of cultural competence training and inclusive recruitment into organizational systems. These practices are shown to foster equity, collaboration, and long-term competitiveness in a dynamic global labor market. The study calls for future research to develop scalable models and evaluate their long-term effectiveness across diverse industrial settings.
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