Getting Serious About Diversity
by Robin J. Ely and David A. Thomas
“THE BUSINESS CASE HAS BEEN MADE to demonstrate the value a diverse board brings to the company and its constituents.”
“The case for establishing a truly diverse workforce, at all organizational levels, grows more compelling each year. . . . The financial impact—as proven by multiple studies—makes this a no-brainer.”
“The business case is clear: When women are at the table, the discussion is richer, the decision-making process is better, and the organization is stronger.”
These rallying cries for more diversity in companies, from recent statements by CEOs, are representative of what we hear from business leaders around the world. They have three things in common: All articulate ...
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