Conflict in such situations is inevitable, but understanding the diversity issues can help companies implement programs designed to keep conflict at a minimum and to take full advantage of the many benefits which such diversity brings to an organization. Key to understanding how diversity is managed ...
Ford Motor Co. has joined the ranks of companies that have pulled back on diversity, equity and inclusion policies while facing pressure from conservative groups.
she says. “The work-life balance is so much more important than it was to previous generations. Young people want to feel that they can enjoy their lives as well as do their work. They want to work fewer hours and move around to make the most of opportunities.“...
widespread populism, retreating internationalism, and a looming cold war between the United States and China. It provides the diversity of views on those widely concerned topics such as global governance
See Also: The 2015 edition of these numbers, adding Amazon to the mix. With Apple’s report today (finally), major tech companies have all published information about racial and gender diversity. I thought it might be useful to run the numbers and compar
Q. Gender diversity and inclusivity is also a major initiative that many companies are exploring. What’s McKinsey’s approach to gender diversity and inclusivity, and how is Korea catching up with the trend? A.First, I am frustrated that Korea is so far behind. The ...
Progress on diversity has been slow, and nine out of ten companies report that they struggle to implement their DEI initiatives. While there is no specific challenge that derails most businesses, common hindrances include a lack of employee awareness ...
Consumers are increasingly adopting sustainability values and behaviors, and they expect businesses to take the lead on sustainability issues. The SDGs provide a framework, and many consumer-facing companies are aligning to those goals where they can make the most difference. But the targets and metr...
For example, measuring how well a company is creating human value could be done by looking at how talent is deployed using metrics such as workforce costs; workforce composition and diversity; training, learning, and development; and engagement and well-being. The EPIC project did ...
Secondly, companies must focus on expanding their diversity efforts into the boardroom. Diversity in leadership shows employees that the company is committed to upholding equality and inclusion in the workplace. It also provides the company with a greater depth of experience and perspective. This can...