Without strong diversity efforts, companies also face the risk of employee lawsuits, which have an economic impact and also cost in terms of management time and potential adverse public perception. When businesses celebrate, rather than merely tolerate diversity, the benefits are apparent. Demographics indicate that organizations are already competing for a shrinking number of workers, many of whom are women, people of color, immigrants, or disabled. On a regional basis, racial and ethnic diversity is increasing. Paul area nearly doubled their populations.
Diversity is customer-focused.
Customers are diverse even if the workplace is not. The organizations that will best understand and anticipate their customers' needs will be those that demographically resemble their customer base. Implementing strategies is the key to accomplishing diversity in the workplace. I believe diversity is a solid investment in our employees, business, and community. In order to succeed in the competitive global economy of the future, we need to rely upon the unique skills, abilities and perceptions each employee brings to the workplace.