Businesses and other organizations worldwide have traditionally ignored the importance of workplace diversity. However, modern businesses have recognized that diversity in the workplace can spur innovation, boost productivity, and cultivate loyalty among staff without necessarily compromising service delivery or revenue growth. Due to this, businesses now focus on the competency of job applicants rather than their religion, race, age, physical ability, sexual preferences, and religion. This approach gives businesses a competitive advantage over industry peers.
In this infographic by Ohio University Online, learn more about building more diverse public organizations and businesses.
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Co-founder and Vice President of SearchRank, responsible for many of the day to day operations of the company. She is also founder of The Arizona Builders' Zone, a construction / home improvement portal.