Diversity at work
In response to the rapid demographic change that the UK has undergone in the last 50 years, and in order to keep pace with legislation and public feeling, employers have needed to be seen to act on diversity and equality issues in the workplace. Whereas some response has been slow and with protestations, it is worth remembering that whilst early attempts at a Race Relations Act prior to 1976 were stopped or weakened due to powerful business lobbying, other businesses have seen opportunity in the changing population and made a 'business case for diversity'.
| "While little specific research data exists regarding the financial benefits of diversity...it has long been established that private companies with the highest rating on equal opportunities have performed better in the stock market than companies with poor performances..." in areas relating to ethnic minorities and gender. [37] |
37. Diversity Return on Investment, Making the Business Case for Diversity. www.equalitymagazines.com/droi.html