The business benefits of diversity

Differences can come from individual characteristics and life experiences, such as where you went to school or where you live. Being married or in a civil partnership, being a parent, your political affiliation, career path or level of income can also influence your personal perspectives. These factors make us react, approach challenges and solve problems differently. Diversity describes people’s differences. When people refer to ‘diversity’, especially in a business context, they often focus on a particular set of key characteristics or differences. These are: gender…