Companies are focusing on their long-term talent issues, including the importance of diversity in the workplace. As a result, more clients are specifying diversity as a criterion for the candidates they will consider.
Diversity is once again on the rise.
The company says that a decade ago diversity was considered fashionable, both for CEOs and board members. Although some demand was created by government requirements, cultural shifts and changes in corporate America required a diverse workplace. But, once the economy took off, hiring managers hurried to fill key positions and didn't have time to recruit diverse talent. Today's rise in demand for diversity is a reflection of companies focusing on bringing in the best talent during slower economic times. When we work with our clients, we advise them to hire executives that are not like them.