Abstract :

This research aims to comprehensively investigate the impact of diversity climate on organizational development and effectiveness within PT Thomas Gesit, a state-owned enterprise in Indonesia. The study is motivated by the need to address the challenges posed by diversity and its influence on organizational practices, particularly in the context of a specific division within the company. The research is guided by the following objectives: to identify and analyse the organizational practices unique to the company that impact diversity climate and employee collaboration, to implement HR strategies based on the existing conditions for the benefit of similar companies in the industry, and to explore the influence of diversity climate on employee collaboration within the state-owned enterprise. All the source persons’ data is anonymous and presented in pseudonyms to maintains confidentiality regarding the company’s identity, the researcher aims to uphold the principles of responsible scholarship and avoid any unintended repercussions.

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Keywords :

Diversity Climate, Employee Collaboration, HR Strategies, Organizational Behavior, Transportation Industry.

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