Title: Diversity and Inclusion Impact the Bottom-Line and Other Key Performance Metrics - The Kaleidoscope Group
Headings: Diversity and Inclusion Impact the Bottom-Line and Other Key Performance Metrics
Diversity and Inclusion Impact the Bottom-Line and Other Key Performance Metrics
Diversity in the C-Suite
For example, on average, men compose 79% of executive roles, while women occupy 21% of executive positions [v].
Inclusion Impacts Your Marketplace
Increasing Diversity can Increase Profitability

Content: Consumer markets are becoming increasingly heterogeneous – along with the consumers’ needs. Inclusion Impacts Your Marketplace
To effectively engage with the 21st-century marketplace, an understanding of the cultural dynamics is necessary. Without diversity, it is difficult to gain access and legitimacy to the organization [vii]. A thorough understanding of diversity can be better accomplished with diverse talent, who may better understand the uniqueness of diverse consumers and provide customer insights. Diverse talent also can increase customer participation and outreach and make the organization more accessible. Furthermore, diversity and inclusion increase a sense of fairness in the workplace. These positive attributes of a workplace instill feelings of employee satisfaction, which in turn can influence commitment and productivity levels [vii]. Moreover, diversity in the workplace has been shown to increase a company’s profits. In addition, by promoting an inclusive culture, companies improve their image and can experience an increase in their ratings, making them a popular pick amongst customers. This can provide organizations with a competitive edge against their non-diverse counterparts, which may not be as reputable for this reason.