Allyship

Women in the Workplace 2018 draws on data from 279 companies employing more than 13 million people. The report found that the progress of gender representation in corporate America has stalled and that the underrepresentation cannot be explained by attrition. In addition to the delve into the status of women in corporate America, the report presents 6 actionable takeaways for companies.

This Catalyst Quick Take summarises data and findings from a large body of research on the benefits of diversity. It focuses on the topics of Talent, Innovation & Group Performance, Reputation & Responsibility, and Financial Performance.

This study of diversity in the workplace reaffirms the global relevance of the link between diversity. Results include: The relationship between diversity and business performance persists; Both gender and ethnic/cultural diversity contribute to higher profitability; and The penalty for bottom-quartile performance on diversity persists.