How Diversity Delivers on ROI, Employee Engagement

How Diversity Delivers on ROI, Employee Engagement

A Business Driver

96% of executives feel that having a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to higher employee engagement and improved business results.

Plan in Play, Part I

70% say their organization has a strategy in place to drive employee engagement.

Plan in Play, Part II

72% say their companies have a strategy in place to promote diversity and inclusion.

Evaluation Standard

52% indicate that their management-performance appraisals include a component for success in effectively managing diversity.

Financial Disincentive

Just 23% say their compensation is tied to diversity goals.

Worldly Views

64% say their organization has a diverse mix of leaders.

Four Best Practices for Increasing Diversity: Make Values Part of the Culture

Make sure diversity is identified as a core organization and department value, and link it to strategic planning, mission and vision.

Four Best Practices for Increasing Diversity: Ensure Accountability

Make delivery on stated diversity goals part of every manager’s evaluation criteria—and tie financial incentives to diversity accomplishments.

Four Best Practices for Increasing Diversity: Empower Employees

Designate employee “diversity leaders” who demonstrate a passion for the topic, so they can organize networking efforts, lunch-speaker events and other opportunities, as well as weigh in on recruitment strategies.

Four Best Practices for Increasing Diversity: Get Out!

The more visible your company and department is at public job fairs and community events, the more elevated its presence will be among highly sought, diverse talent.