Why Is Looking at the Diversity & Inclusion Demographics Important?

We all know the benefits of Diversity and Inclusion in the working environment. However, a study revealed that more than 57% of the employees want companies to improve Diversity and Inclusion among the workforce. So why do people feel that companies and organizations are not doing a good job of encouraging diversity?

In reality, managing a diverse workforce is challenging because each demographic traits such as gender, race, age, etc. each face unique challenges. Reflecting on the demographics, companies can reflect if they are managing the diversity and inlusion effectively or not. If not, they can start the recommended practices to improve the diversity (ex. build a culture of respecting diversity, create diversity training programs, review recruitment practices, etc.)¹

Demographics, Diversity & Inclusion

Takeaways

• The demographics will only be the catalyst for change in behavior and practices to improve our current situation of Diversity and Inclusion. To make it come true, we all have to start planning, act now, and be comfortable with the changes ahead.
• Without accountability, Diversity and Inclusion efforts won’t hold. The missing ingredient for most solid D&I plans is that there are no repercussions for not hitting the goals.

Further Reading

• How the end of the white majority could change office dynamics in 2040
• Americans are more positive about the long-term rise in U.S. racial and ethnic diversity than in 2016
• States of Change. The Demographic Evolution of the American Electorate, 1974–2060

References

• [1] Organizational Behavior V1.1 by Talya Bauer, Berrin Erdogan
• [2] Fewer Women Run Big Companies Than Men Named John
• [3] 70 is the New 50: Why Our Lives Are Different Today
• [4] The US will become 'minority white' in 2045, Census projects
• [5] Meet the US workforce of the future: Older, more diverse, and more educated