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.