Beyond talent, the financial benefits associated with diverse working environments are abundant. Organizations with 30% or more female executives are more likely to outperform companies with lower percentages. (Credit: syahrir/Adobe Stock) Beyond talent, the financial benefits associated with diverse working environments are abundant. Organizations with 30% or more female executives are more likely to outperform companies with lower percentages. (Credit: syahrir/Adobe Stock)

An effective diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy is a necessity in today's corporate environment. The importance of the matter has surged given the pivotal socio-economic events that occurred over the last 16+ months — and we can only expect the conversation to grow louder. Younger generations entering the workforce have made it especially clear that inclusive atmospheres are pivotal in choosing an employer, with 83% of Gen Z candidates stating that a company's commitment to diversity and inclusion is a deciding factor.

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