Diversity in the workplace means employing people of different ages, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, and education levels. Not only is diversity crucial for creativity and social justice, but also research shows that a diverse workplace is good for the bottom line.
As a talent strategy consultancy we are often asked about workplace diversity; why it matters and how to achieve it. And for the last decade, our response has been the same.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are transforming the modern workplace culture to more accurately reflect the reality of its workforce. It hasn’t been an easy transition for today’s fast-paced, high-tech global industries, especially compacted with the impact of COVID-19 on business operations.