chapter 3 Diversity Trends and Challenges

DOI: 10.1201/9781003340966-3

In the previous chapters, we have discussed a pressing need for diversity of all kinds at all levels of a company. Countless research has shown the variety of benefits that diversity can bring to a business. Some businesses and industries have had more success achieving diversity than others. This chapter will examine how diversity can be implemented throughout a company by examining current trends in some of the most diverse businesses. We will also discuss challenges faced by companies that have struggled to achieve diversity in some or all forms. As discussed in Chapter 2, industry, including fields like engineering and construction, has faced some of the largest challenges ...

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