The data doesn’t lie: companies that are committed to diversity and inclusion outperform those that aren't. But the benefits of having a diverse workforce extend beyond the financial. There’s a strong correlation between diversity in influential company leadership roles and multiple indicators of holistic impact across workforce, community, and environmental components, write McKinsey’s Sundiatu Dixon-Fyle, Sara Prince, and coauthors.
And diverse teams, with their unique experiences, perspectives, and knowledge, tend to bring more innovative ideas to the table compared with teams that are more homogenous. Check out these insights to understand why fostering an inclusive workplace is crucial to ensuring your organization doesn’t stagnate.
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