There’s no debate that DEI programs benefit your company

When your organization promotes belonging, creativity, and innovation, you’re harnessing the power of DEI.

85% of CEOs with diverse and inclusive cultures notice increased profits.

According to a PWC survey, leaders with diverse teams notice a difference. Considering 38% of managers and executives believe CEOs are primarily responsible for increasing diversity and inclusion, it’s good to know that CEOs themselves see positive results. 

Racially and ethnically diverse companies are 35% more likely to perform better financially

Likewise, racial and ethnic diversity may also increase a company’s bottom line. McKinsey research found that companies in the top quartile of ethnic diversity are 35% more likely to see financial performance above the national industry median. 

Diverse companies are 70% more likely to capture new markets

Harvard Business Review research found that more diverse companies are significantly better positioned to capture new markets, which means greater opportunity and more money.

Diverse teams are 87% better at making decisions

A study of 600 business decisions made by 200 teams found that when diverse teams made a business decision, they outperformed individuals 87% of the time and were shown to make decisions faster than individuals. 

Inclusive companies are 1.7x more innovative

Companies that are diverse and encourage inclusion aren’t just more likely to outperform competitors, they’re also almost twice as likely to be leaders of innovation in their industries.

Companies that have a highly inclusive culture have 2.3x more cash flow per employee

Not only are they nearly twice as likely to be leaders of innovation, but inclusive companies also generate significantly more cash flow per employee. That is, as diverse, inclusive companies grow, they get more out of every employee because there’s greater buy-in.

Inclusive companies are 120% more likely to hit financial goals

We’ve seen that diverse and inclusive companies tend to earn more than industry competitors, so it makes sense that they’d also reach their financial goals. However, they aren’t just a little more likely, they’re extremely more likely to meet financial goals.