Diversity Is Necessary in the Workplace
Businesses that embrace diversity have a more solid footing in the marketplace than others.
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Our nation and our workforce are both becoming more diverse. The share of people of color in the United States is increasing; more women are entering the labor force; and gay and transgender individuals are making vital contributions to our economy, while being increasingly open about who they are. To that end, businesses that embrace diversity have a more solid footing in the marketplace than others.
A diverse workforce combines workers from different backgrounds and experiences that together breed a more creative, innovative, and productive workforce. And businesses have learned that they can draw upon our nation’s diversity to strengthen their bottom line. In this way, diversity is a key ingredient to growing a strong and inclusive economy that’s built to last.
For more on this topic, please see:
- The Top 10 Economic Facts of Diversity in the Workplace by Sophia Kerby and Crosby Burns
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