“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.”
– Martin Luther King, Jr
Diversity and inclusion make a positive difference for companies, including –
- Increased innovation and creativity
- More efficient problem solving, which leads to wiser decision making
- Higher employee engagement and retention
- Positive company culture and reputation, which improves hiring success
- Of course, all of the above results in higher profits
But let’s turn the table – How much does diversity and inclusion in the workplace matter to candidates?
The answer to that would be significant. To a great extent, according to these stats, it matters a lot.
- 26% of job seekers say that an employer’s stance on diversity, equity, and Inclusion would make them more likely to apply to that company.
- 83% of job candidates agree that diversity in the workplace is important enough to be a consideration when deciding whether to accept a job.
- 63% of job seekers say they check a company’s social media for employee and consumer comments about workforce diversity, or lack thereof.
- 70% of employees would go so far as to say that they’d consider looking for a new job if their employer didn’t demonstrate a commitment to promoting a diverse workplace.
To sum it up, let’s listen to the words of Ola Joseph –
“Diversity is not how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another’s uniqueness.”
