DIVERSITY , EQUALITY & INCLUSION
HAPPY WORKDAYS
DESTINY OF
AND THE
DIFFERENCE
Ten years ago diversity was addressed with quiet platitudes but more recently the volume has been turned up as global companies realise that different people mean better results
WRITTEN BY : JOHN PINCHING
Across the world – throughout our global institutions , organisations and companies – a simple truth is coming into sharp focus .
The absolute , empowering and allencompassing knowledge that diversity , equality and inclusion makes everything better has – mercifully – emerged from the shadows . In recent years , this paradigm has transcended its ubiquitous status as a fad , niche or left-leaning dream and juxtosed itself firmly in the bastion of reality ( where it belongs ).
Through the corporate prism its strength is crystallised by greater perspectives , a more nuanced outlook and , ultimately , better performances . For employees , it makes companies more interesting to work for and for consumers it makes products , services and engagement much more compelling .
The positive progress of diversity is perhaps most resoundingly vindicated through full-time roles , dedicated to the upholding of difference .
Companies know that having a broad range of faces , stories and backgrounds makes sense , but they also realise that there is clear evidence these basic humanitarian principles make sound business sense too . Sustainability Magazine has gathered together some of the extraordinary luminaries leading the charge , as they describe how difference really is making a difference . sustainabilitymag . com 77