Listicle: The five business benefits of a diverse team Wednesday 03 July 2019 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Diversity is good for business – as these five trends show Any organisation aiming to be truly diverse needs to go way beyond targets and laws relating to equality. Smart businesses know they need diversity of backgrounds, life experiences and viewpoints at every level of their organisation so that they can attract, retain and make the most of people’s abilities. For example, full representation of BAME individuals across the labour market would be worth £24bn a year to the UK economy, according to CMI’s Delivering Diversity research. But to do that, you need diversity champions throughout an organisation. They can articulate and promote the many business benefits of managing a team of individuals with differing characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. Here are five for starters: Want to learn more about the five business benefits of a diverse team? Login or register below for Free Instant Access Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Log in Register for Free Access Not yet a Member, Subscriber or Friend? Register as a CMI Friend for free, and get access to this and many other exclusive resources, as well as weekly updates straight to your inbox. Listicle Looking for top tips, checklists or listed ways to help you along with your management and leadership journey? You can find these here with practical tools and tips to help you to become a better manager Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
