How Diversity and Inclusivity Affect Your Bottom Line

“There are endless combinations to the human experience, and they all come with valuable perspectives.”¹

We hear the terms diversity and inclusion often, yet may not know how they differ.

Imagine you’re hosting a barbecue—you invite your colleagues, your Tuesday night bowling league, your buddies from college, and your neighbors. Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to play the lawn games. Everyone was invited for a reason, and it’s your job to make sure they feel that way.

In order to innovate, it helps to have diversity of thought (read: different backgrounds = unique ideas). Adding diversity to your workforce can diminish your company’s blind spots! What else does diversity in the office offer?

1. Increased Retention- If employees feel supported in bringing their whole selves to work, they are more likely to be loyal to the organization.
2. Stronger Brand- When a company practices what it preaches the far-reaching effect is maximized.
3. Bigger Profit- A more diverse workforce is more likely to relate to the needs of its varied clients.

“When you focus on recruiting great employees from a broad spectrum of backgrounds, you can create an organizational culture that includes everyone.”¹

All organizations need to strongly consider the business of the business—that is, how leadership can create an intentional culture of inclusion, support, mutual respect, values, and accountability.

By creating a diverse and inclusive culture you're bolstering your business with unique perspectives, varied skill sets, and a wide range of knowledge.

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