Diversity is no longer a “good to do” thing for corporate around the world. It’s become a “must do” imperative. Studies around the world from academic research to research by consulting firms like McKinsey and Deloitte point to the fact organizations that have a diverse workforce are more creative, perform their peers in most financial parameters. The major reason is that the customers are themselves diverse and companies need a diverse workforce to understand and empathise with the needs of today’s customers.
Yet, building a diverse workforce remains a challenge for most organizations. I take a look at some of the major reasons why that happens, and what organizations can do to overcome these challenges on the VBeyond Blog
