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Does supporting cultural diversity benefit only Māori? A study of Māori and Pākehā employees

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From Māori Health Review Issue 111
Authors:
  • Haar J et al.
Summary:

A study of New Zealand employees has shown that cultural diversity promise fulfilment (CDPF) is beneficial for both Māori and Pākehā. A total of 165 Māori and 729 Pākehā aged ≥18 years in paid employment and working ≥20 hours per week were surveyed for the study. There was strong support for CDPF influencing key work outcomes of turnover intentions and job satisfaction, as well as cultural wellbeing. While effects were stronger for Māori, there were similar beneficial effects for Pākehā. The study authors noted that their findings should encourage organisations to actively embrace cultural diversity.

Comment:
There has been a lot of messaging about cultural diversity in the health workforce – hence my reasoning for including this paper here. We know cultural concordance is associated with better outcomes for patients. I think what is less well established, but demonstrated here, is the important contribution cultural diversity makes to the WHOLE workforce – with reports of better job satisfaction and less turnover for both Māori and New Zealand European workers when cultural diversity promises are fulfilled at the workplace.
Reference: Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand. 2024;1-20.
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Independent commentary by Dr. Matire Hardwood

Dr Matire Harwood (Ngapuhi) has worked in Hauora Māori, primary health and rehabilitation settings as clinician and researcher since graduating from Auckland Medical School in 1994. She also holds positions on a number of boards, committees and advisory groups including the Health Research Council. Matire lives in Auckland with her whānau including partner Haunui and two young children Te Rangiura and Waimarie.

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