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2.2 Key advantages in promoting diversity in business

In this era of technology and globalisation, many companies are making an effort to succeed in diversity in
the workplace.

Before we dive in to the main benefits though, what exactly do we mean when we say diversity?

Diversity in the workplace is when companies are open to hiring employees from all sorts of different
backgrounds; regardless of race, religion and culture. When companies recruit and retain a diverse pool of
people, it brings about different benefits to the company as well as its employees.

There are some undeniable benefits that you can achieve from having a more diverse workforce:

• Increased productivity
• Improved creativity
• Increased profits
• Improved employee engagement
• Reduced employee turnover
• Improved company reputation
• Wider range of skills
• Improves cultural insights 1

1 https://inside.6q.io/benefits-of-cultural-diversity-in-the-workplace/