DE & I
“Diversity and inclusion boosts innovation and creativity and helps to build resilience ”
SHOBHA MEERA CHIEF CSR OFFICER , CAPGEMINI GROUP
What are the biggest benefits of diversity and inclusion for business ?
SM : Quite simply , it comes down to company performance – diversity and inclusion boosts innovation and creativity and helps to build resilience .
AL : Creative and innovative companies rely on a diverse workforce . Again , our research found that growing businesses were significantly more likely to see the business benefits of championing DEI issues than those scaling back . Most commonly cited , over a third of growing businesses believed championing DEI issues was a key part of better relationships with employees ( versus 18 % of contracting businesses ) and led to better staff retention ( 32 % versus 17 %).
Do we need more D & I in the C-suite ?
SM : Undoubtedly – changes start at the top . Diversity in the C-suite is one of the most important factors for driving broader D & I improvement and shaping a culture that values different types of leaders , talent , and abilities .
70 February 2022