Diversity and Inclusion

March 17, 2023 – Women are well represented in the country’s workforce but are relatively scarce at the top—and that won’t change... anytime soon given current promotion trends. Yet companies can act to turn the tide.

February 27, 2023 – Neighborhood-level data could help cities across the United States strategically craft interventions to effect real change for... Black and Hispanic residents.

January 25, 2023 – Socioeconomic diversity merits consideration alongside gender, race, ethnicity, and other diversity dimensions on the UK corporate... agenda.

October 31, 2022 – Institutional investors and private equity firms can implement some basic but crucial best practices to measure progress on diversity,... equity, and inclusion.

March 15, 2022 – French companies want executives with diverse national origins and socioeconomic backgrounds. But they have had uneven success in achieving this goal.

May 20, 2020 – While companies have been slow to make significant progress, a close look at “diversity winners” shows that a systematic business-led approach and bold, concerted action on inclusion are needed to make progress.

May 19, 2020 – Inclusion and diversity are at risk in the crisis—but are critical for business recovery, resilience, and reimagination.

May 19, 2020 – The business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is stronger than ever. Taking a closer look at diversity winners reveals what can drive real progress.

January 18, 2018 – Our latest research reinforces the link between diversity and company financial performance—and suggests how organizations can craft better inclusion strategies for a competitive edge.

January 1, 2015 – New research makes it increasingly clear that companies with more diverse workforces perform better financially.

February 14, 2022 – Work-life balance often feels elusive. But same-gender working couples take different approaches to dividing responsibilities—have they cracked the code?

November 10, 2021 – Although corporate America has stepped up its public support of LGBTQ+ rights, it still has a long road ahead to foster a truly inclusive environment for transgender employees.

September 8, 2020 – Despite visible signs of progress, workplace challenges persist for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Here’s what companies can do to help their LGBTQ+ employees bring their authentic selves to work.

June 25, 2020 – New research reveals the challenges that LGBTQ+ employees face, and six ways to help them bring their authentic selves to work.

November 17, 2020 – New global research shows that despite companies’ recent efforts, diverse employees need more. Businesses should ask themselves... new questions for a changed workplace.

June 23, 2020 – Survey results show that many employees do not feel fully included at work and want their organizations to do more to advance... inclusion and diversity. To do so, companies can address four factors.

January 9, 2020 – To achieve workforce parity, businesses should apply the same practices they are using against the glass ceiling.

November 29, 2019 – For pioneering organizations, inclusiveness is fundamental to enhancing gender... parity and overall diversity, and results in financial and organizational performance. Overall, employees with a low perception of inclusiveness in their organization state that they have already given up on career opportunities due to their environment—and this is particularly true for women. So, how can companies build and promote inclusiveness? What are the mechanisms in play to increase diversity at the top?

July 15, 2020 – What is good for gender equality is good for the economy and society as well. The COVID-19 pandemic puts that truth into stark... relief and raises critically important choices.

April 23, 2018 – Advancing women’s equality in the countries of Asia Pacific could add $4.5 trillion to their collective annual GDP in 2025,... a 12 percent increase over the business-as-usual trajectory.

June 21, 2017 – Canada, a global leader on gender equality, has seen progress stall over the past 20 years. Further tapping into women’s... potential could reenergize Canada’s economy and its businesses.

May 16, 2016 – Investing in access to essential services and reducing the gap in labor-force participation rates could significantly expand the... global economy by 2025.

March 1, 2021 – Private equity has an opportunity to transform the global business community and improve returns.

July 29, 2020 – An unprecedented amount of assets will shift into the hands of US women over the next three to five years, representing a $30... trillion opportunity by the end of the decade.

February 13, 2020 – Research suggests women remain locked out of top roles in media and entertainment. A more diverse cast is required.

October 16, 2019 – New research identifies why women fail to advance—and suggests what the industry can do about it.