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Why You Need To Prioritize Diversity, Equality And Inclusion

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Diversity, equality and inclusion have become buzzwords in the business community, as people have become more vocal about the need to broaden our employee pools. Those who are in underrepresented groups are showing their unrest on social media and beyond. Yet the face of the average tech company is still white and male, and the same can be said of many other industries.


Some companies believe that they should be making their employee pools more diverse because it's the right thing to do. I fully support that point of view and love it when I see organizations that include family care as part of the benefits package, review salary disparities for equal positions, offer mentorship programs and cultivate a sense of belonging for everyone, regardless of their background, beliefs, gender or physical appearance.


However, I also understand that businesses often put things like profit and growth before fairness and morality. If that's your stance, it's time you understand that you need to be the most vocal supporter of diversity, equality and inclusion. Why? Because it makes good business and economic sense.


Meet workforce requirements.

We have a growing need to expand our skilled workforce. Women are a great resource. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, women make up 47% of workers in the U.S. alone. A conscious equality effort will help you attract and retain a diverse and talented employee pool.


Give your audience what they want.

One great way to make products and services more attractive to a diverse audience is to include a broad range of input in the development of those offerings.


Post written by

Holly Chessman

Forbes 2018


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