How Diversity Impacts The Workplace

When hiring, many individuals are more likely to hire people who look like them. Thanks to unconscious bias it can be easy to give preference to one group over another without even realizing you’re doing it. This means a lack of diversity in the workplace, missing out on great talent, and stops your business from developing a diverse, inclusive talent pipeline. 

A diverse workforce has more tangible benefits than just fulfilling legal compliance and targets. As markets expand globally, being better able to understand and reach out to the individual needs of people from other cultures and regions is very important. 

A more diverse work environment enhances connection with your customers, as the needs of diverse customers will be better understood. Employees will be more productive when they feel they are being treated with respect and dignity. 

A diverse workplace can also remain more flexible and open to employee innovation. A people-first approach will also help you to attract a higher-quality workforce, and improve employee retention. An environment where employee talent is valued will aid to continually improve quality. Equality in the workplace is the top driver of job satisfaction for professional women.

If you’re interested in this kind of coaching, please take a look at the following infographic. It shows the latest research into democratized coaching and how it can diverse talent pipelines. The infographic makes it easy to understand this concept and provides all the information you’ll need to make better coaching decisions for your businesses. Check it out below. 

Infographic designed by Ezra Coaching

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