Diversity & Inclusion : 5 reasons Why D&I are important at workplace ?

When I was shortlisted in Stryker as a Regional Head , 

I went to HR and my boss with one question ..

Why did they select me ( because my prior background was all pharma and no devices )

As they always had options to choose from talent from the medical device industry …

I was told just one word - DIVERSITY !

My stint with Stryker made me to learn and interact with people from 

Different backgrounds ( Global  Team, R&D etc.), which means  I was able to 

Share my ideas , beliefs and thinking with others and likewise :

I learnt the second word - INCLUSION !

After many years , I have realised the how Diversity and Inclusion 

is the game changing strategy for many many big organisations .

No wonders , Now I see leaders are focused on diversity 

in recruiting , in each of their functions, and in leadership roles 

( Including making 50% of employees women ) 

Diversity can be of many types 

• Diversity in beliefs 
• Racial and ethnic diversity 
• Gender diversity 
• Diversity in age 
• Skills and Talent diversity 
• Diversity in job & experience ( that's how I was hired in Stryker )
• Diversity in education

Let's understand why D&I are important at the workplace ...

5 REASONS WHY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ARE IMPORTANT IN WORKPLACE ?

1. BUILDS ORGANISATION CULTURE 

   When people from diverse background contribute in an organisation ,

It brings growth and creates a culture of challenge and support .

 Diversity makes organisation more attractive to people - from new hires to clients

1. IDEAS & INNOVATION 

When people are hired from different job experience , ethnicity , eduction,

Work cultures - It brings new perspectives to different kinds of problems .

Group thinking brings more ideas , innovation and learning from each other ( Inclusion )

1. FOSTERS BETTER CUSTOMER SERVICE 

With new ideas and creative solutions , it benefits all …

Employees , Organisations and most importantly the Customer .

Diversity fosters empathy - we learn to communicate with other people better ( Inclusion )

1. CHECKS ATTRITION  

When people learn to work together , their experience gets enhanced ,

They love to stay together , embrace the new work culture - ( Inclusion )

Which encourages employee engagement … thus they feel more connected at workplace

1. BOOST PROFITS 

Its obvious , when you have diverse people , diverse beliefs and ideas, 

Diverse thinking … companies are bound to profit and are edge ahead

Of their competition .

To Sum Up 

Diversity & Inclusion attracts :

• Top Talent 
• Improves retention 
• Increase Innovation 
• Improves customer satisfaction &
• Builds healthy culture 

What's In It for you : If you are heading a company as CEO , Business Head …

Organisation that remain ‘FOR FEW’ will risk in losing out in making profits,

Getting more customers can become irrelevant in a disruptive world .

However the company’s that succeed , have ‘ FOR ALL ‘  will lead ahead and

Bring tremendous value from diversity of people and thrive

Cheers 

Arun