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Today, the concept of diversity is hopefully foreign to very few human resources departments. But when it comes to creating a truly diverse workplace, there’s more than meets the eye. Below, we’ll reveal what real diversity looks like—and why it should be a priority for your company.

What Diversity Really Means

Diversity comes in many forms: racial, gender, ability, cultural, socioeconomic, sexual orientation, age, and religion—the list goes on. But it also manifests in less conspicuous ways: life experience, personality, skill set, talent, and perspective. In the workplace, it’s crucial to embrace each of these categories separately to create a strong, varied workforce.

How Diversity Drives Innovation

Consider this: When your company’s staff is homogeneous, the way team members approach problems—and arrive at solutions—is the same, because their lived experiences are similar. But when diverse people and perspectives are welcomed, innovative and creative ways of thinking are unleashed. And because you’ve focused on hiring employees with diverse skills, you can trust your staff to not only autonomously ideate but also execute and measure the success of their projects.

The Benefits Of A Diverse Workforce

The payoff of this conviction is broad. Embracing diversity leads to higher employee satisfaction, retention, and talent acquisition. When you hire a diverse workforce, your brand is viewed as a progressive entity that values the individual, thereby attracting potential candidates and improving the morale of current employees. The end result? You end up with a workforce that feels more confident, creative, valued, and (as a convenient byproduct) productive.

The Business Case For Diversity

Welcoming diversity benefits employers in more than one way: in a , researchers found that companies that have more diverse management teams see 19% higher revenue. It also opens the door to new business: diverse employees can help break down language and cultural barriers to build a global business. In a world that increasingly points to inclusivity as a moral duty, it positions employers as a leader in creating a strong, successful company culture.

Making Diversity A Priority

In today’s competitive economy, the positive impact of a diverse workforce on productivity, profits, and morale is indisputable. How is your brand making diversity a priority?

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