The document discusses the importance of diversity in the workplace. It notes that building teams with diversity of races, ethnicities, genders, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations gives a company access to different world views, backgrounds, experiences, and problem solving approaches. However, it also stresses that diversity means little without inclusion. It provides statistics showing lack of diversity in many fields and companies. Specifically, it shows underrepresentation of women and minorities in computing, boardrooms, and executive roles. It concludes that diversity and inclusion can boost performance, innovation, and business outcomes when done right.

1. Diversity in the
Workplace 101
Diversity in the
Workplace 101

2. Diversity in the workplace is more essential now
than it's ever been.

3. Building teams made up of different races and
ethnicities…

4. Building teams made up of different races and
ethnicities, genders…

5. Building teams made up of different races and
ethnicities, genders, religions…

6. Building teams made up of different races and
ethnicities, genders, religions, abilities…

7. Building teams made up of different races and
ethnicities, genders, religions, abilities, and
sexual orientations.

8. Gives your company access to
different world views…

9. Gives your company access to
different world views, backgrounds…

10. Gives your company access to
different world views, backgrounds,
experiences…

11. Gives your company access to
different world views, backgrounds,
experiences, thought processes…

12. Gives your company access to
different world views, backgrounds,
experiences, thought processes and
methods of problem solving.

13. Your clients and your audience, not to mention
the rest of the world, isn't homogenous.
So why would you build
a team that is?

14. If you’re still not convinced, here’s
a selection of just a few of the
statistics released over the past 5
years to help illustrate the point.

15. These numbers reveal the ways our
unconscious biases can affect
hiring practices…

16. The ways certain areas of diversity
are beginning to improve for the
better…

17. But mostly...

18. How long of a road we still have
ahead of us if we hope to get things
right for employees and
organizations alike.

19. Recruiting:

20. Of 750 talent managers
surveyed who list
diversity shortcomings as
a "significant" challenge to
their recruiting efforts.
59%

21. People who list diversity as a major factor in deciding
where to work:
of Latinx of Women
80% 89%
70% 72%
of Black
respondents
of Asians

22. Race and Ethnicity

23. As of 2017, the percentage of
jobs in computing and
mathematical fields made up
of men. From that, fewer than
15% were Black or Hispanic.

24. Likelihood of companies in the
top quartile for racial and
ethnic diversity to earn above-
average revenue in their
industry.

25. Women and racial minorities are often considered
under the same umbrella of stigmatized groups,
BUT…

26. 40 %
of all employees in a
professional setting.
In the U.S. White women
often comprise close to
5 %
in the same setting.
Black women and men
rarely comprise over

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28. Religion

29. 2x
According to a 2016 study by the US Equal Opportunity
Employment Commission, religious discrimination
claims have nearly doubled since 2001.

30. Gender

31. 85 %
of all board members and
executives and…
95 %
of all organization
CEOs.
White men typically make up:

32. Increased the probability
that female musicians would
be hired by between 25%
and 46% in a study by
Harvard and Princeton.
Blind Auditions

33. Teams with equal gender
diversity outperform other
teams in quality of work.
50 / 50

34. Sexual Orientation

35. of Fortune 500 companies
have implemented
supportive LGBTQ+ policies
against sexual orientation
discrimination, YET…
89%

36. of LGBTQ+ workers say they
are still closeted at work.
46%

37. Disability

38. Number of respondents
with disabilities who
experience bias at work -
the more visible the
disability, the more likely
the bias.
1/3

39. Portion of employees who
feel comfortable enough to
disclose a disability to HR.
21%

40. But one thing to remember when it
comes to diversity…

41. Maybe the most important thing…

42. Is that diversity in the workplace
counts for almost nothing
without…

43. Inclusion

44. A 2017 report shows organizations
with inclusive cultures are:
more likely to
meet/exceed
financial targets
2x
more likely to be
high-performing
3x
more likely to be
innovative and
agile
6x
more likely to
achieve better
business outcomes
8x

45. Diversity is the future of the
workforce – and rightfully so.

46. Successfully cultivating a diverse and
inclusive culture comes with a host of
benefits – both tangible and intangible.

47. From an improved ability to connect
with your clientele, to an increase in
team performance, to greater
creativity and innovation, not to
mention a huge boost to your employer
brand and recruiting efforts.

48. It’s also one of the most impactful and
meaningful ways for companies to
walk the walk of a people-first
mindset.

49. Bottom line:
Diversity is a competitive
advantage – and one that’s
primed to pay off for those
willing to lean into it.

50. Those who fail to recognize
that from both a human and
business standpoint may be
left to tread water while the
competition swims laps
around them.

51. There are no one-size-fits all
solutions when it comes to
diversity and inclusion, and
every organization needs to
find an approach that aligns
with their DNA.

52. But progress begins with a shift in
mindset, an openness to change, and of
course…

53. The willingness to
listen to your
people.

54. Are there ways your team could
be more inclusive?
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