Diversity, equity, and Inclusion within the workplace is a trending discussion among business leaders. These three words are often linked together when discussing the building of a competitive company or organization. Understanding and appreciating their differences is important.

• Diversity: your workforce is positively representing the wider society of clients, customers, and community.
• Equity: being fair and valuing the difference everyone brings to the table
• Inclusion: allowing employees to be themselves and recognizing each employee as an individual.

A diverse and inclusive workforce with diverse skills, attributes and experiences can only be an advantage to any company or organization. A strong workforce needs to have employees whose voices heard and they feel like a valued member of their company or organization. Diversity without equity and inclusion does not work.

The implementation of a strong DEI strategy will benefit your company or organization in several ways:

• Attracting top talent who want to work for a forward-thinking organization
• Generating more clients and customers
• Creating a cohesive work environment amongst staff and management
• Enhancing employee wellness
• Driving innovation through a wider range of ideas
• Improving staff and business performance.

These benefits will contribute to the retention of employees and be the foundations to a competitive and growing company or organization.