Invite More Diversity by Applying Those Simple 7 Steps

Practical, Step-by-Step Manual to Achieve an Inclusive Environment

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Diversity is no longer a hype or a water-cooler topic that can be pushed down the list of a company's priorities. The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) units are no longer small units attached to the Human Resources department. It is now a department by itself, operating to make sure practical inclusion practices are applied on the ground.

This late awakening towards more inclusion is not the result of only image-polishing approaches or community-building attempts. Simply put, research shows that diversity is a must if you are looking for more money. Here is what the numbers say:

• In its search on how diverse leadership teams can boost innovation, Boston Consultancy Group shared that diverse teams witnessed an increase of 19% in revenues.
• In another study on the correlation between diversity among leadership & the innovation of a company, the expert Josh Bersin shared that teams with diverse leadership were 1.7 times more likely to be innovative among their competitors in the same market.
• In a third study on the correlation between a diverse pool of candidates and innovation, Harvard Business Review shared that a diverse pool of talents is…