TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose The purpose of this paper is to contribute to knowledge about workplace diversity and equality in an under-researched country. Focusing on the south-eastern European transition economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), it elaborates on the country’s legislation, public debate and previous research in the field.Design/methodology/approach The paper draws on a synopsis of the legislative framework, existing literature, public media and personal communications with human resource (HR) practitioners.Findings There is only limited research on diversity and equality in BiH. Ethnicity and gender are the most common grounds for discrimination. Although a solid body of legislation addressing anti-discrimination and equality issues exists, implementation is insufficient. The public debate tends to reinforce inter-ethnic conflicts and a negative atmosphere regarding sexual minority rights.Research limitations/implications Due to the general lack of research on diversity and equality in BiH, the findings presented in this paper only can serve as a first approximation of the topic. Further academic research on concrete business practices and perspectives of HR managers is needed.Practical implications Firms not only need to increase compliance with anti-discrimination law, but they should also focus more on the benefits a multi-ethnic society can offer.Originality/value This is the first paper in the management literature that provides comprehensive insight into workplace diversity and equality in BiH.
VL  - 38
IS  - 7
SN  - 2040-7149
DO  - 10.1108/EDI-10-2017-0231
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-10-2017-0231
AU  - Ortlieb Renate
AU  - Rahimić Zijada
AU  - Hirt Christian
AU  - Bešić Almina
AU  - Bieber Florian
PY  - 2019
Y1  - 2019/01/01
TI  - Diversity and equality in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Limits to legislation, public debate and workplace practices
T2  - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 763
EP  - 778
Y2  - 2024/09/19
ER  -