8 Tips to Improve Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

This week within the US, we are celebrating and honoring indigenous people. While this is naturally the right thing to do, did you know that it is also the smart thing to do?

The concept of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) has grown in importance over the last several years, and rightfully so. Beyond the societal and ethical considerations, research from Gartner has shown that diverse and inclusive teams report up to a 30% performance increase. This performance bump also translates into financial performance as well, with a BCG study highlighting that diverse management teams can report a 19% revenue increase when compared to their less diverse counterparts.

With such powerful benefits, it’s no wonder why companies are taking their DE&I initiatives seriously. Check out the below infographic from Groupe.io with tips to jump-start your DE&I efforts. Tip: Use the zoom controls at the bottom of the PDF to increase readability.

References:

BCG (2018). How Diverse Leadership Teams Boost Innovation. Retrieved from: https://www.bcg.com/en-us/publications/2018/how-diverse-leadership-teams-boost-innovation

Gartner (2020). How HCM Technologies Can Scale Inclusion in the Workplace. Retrieved from; https://www.gartner.com/en/documents/3979855