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The UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School paper, Accelerating Diversity for a Better Bottom Line, examines the trend toward D&I. According to research compiled by UNC Executive Director, Horace McCormick, organizations rich in ethnic, gender, and sexual orientation diversity demonstrate better decision making and problem solving—which lead to a better bottom line. By highlighting some of the various work populations, the paper demonstrates that there is no single “one-size-fits-all” approach to diversity. Corporate leaders should be aware of each group’s similarities, differences, wants, and needs.
Wed Apr 15 2015
Technology giants like Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Apple have recently pledged to do a better job in recruiting, retaining, and developing diversity in their workplaces, understanding that workforce diversity is intricately linked to their customers and ultimately, to their profitability. They are right to do so.
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