Diversity and Development go Hand in Hand
According to the 2019 L&D Report, the fastest-growing companies are 72% more likely to have high diversity in their organization compared to those that don't. D&I training can't be just a PowerPoint presentation, but should be seamlessly incorporated into daily life. Junior League has been growing their multifaceted D&I practices into the comprehensive program it is today since 1943, and their approach combines online and print resources with in-person conferences. Merck understands the strength in differences for decision-making, cultural translations, clinical trials and lab work, and Bayer can thank their diversity program for winning The Catalyst Award, the highest honor for diversity in the US. Ernst & Young is using diversity to spark innovation within the team. D&I is becoming a global trend and companies that fall behind will get left behind.