Performance through Diversity and Inclusion

PART III OVERVIEW Achieving sustainable inclusion: Multilevel outcomes

Many societies and organizations have been experiencing sustained disparities and inequities rather than a sustainable inclusion that is based on the inclusion of all members. In the following section, we draw on our evidence-based framework and additional research-based evidence to specify outcomes resulting from diversity sustained by inclusion. However, given the past history, it is first important to understand the particular nature of the challenges involved. Why have so many organizations found it difficult to achieve beneficial outcomes of equity and performance from diversity? Why have large employment inequities persisted over time? What role do organizational processes ...