Strategy | 4 ways remote working supports Diversity & Inclusion

The business case for a more diverse and inclusive workplace has been long-established and the advent of widespread remote working is a move that has the potential to enact positive change in this area.

Having a strong emphasis on D&I initiatives produces numerous benefits. Quite simply, more diverse and inclusive cultures foster greater innovation, produce better ideas, and new solutions.

According to Glassdoor, more than 50% of employees demand a diverse and inclusive employer and 70% are looking to join a diverse team.

Prior to Covid-19, D&I will likely have been a key agenda item. But the reality for many HR teams is that D&I may have found itself on the back burner in recent months. In a study of D&I leaders, 27% reported that all or most D&I initiatives had been put on hold for the time being as businesses focus on continuity measures.