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Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

According to research by McKinsey, companies with low rates of gender and racial diversity are 29% more likely to be less profitable than their more inclusive competitors. Similarly, companies with higher gender diversity on executive teams have a 21% likelihood of outperforming companies that scored low on gender diversity. The business case for having an inclusive culture is clear. Greater diversity among executive teams perform better. Businesses with stronger commitments to diversity are also more likely to attract top talent and improve customer and employee satisfaction. ...

Strength in diversity

The ability to embrace the diversity of its staff and engage them on a professional and personal level is one of the... ...

Inclusivity at SCB good for business

For Standard Chartered Bank (SCB), hiring people with disabilities is more of a business decision than a CSR initiative, writes Jolene Otremba. ...

Perseverance sees beyond limitations

Finding a job in Hong Kong has never been easy for Jack Liu, writes Jolene Otremba. ...

Empower play

Walmart’s global drive to develop and advance women is paying off, writes Andrea Zavadszky. ...

HK lags in human capital and science

Hong Kong came 16th on Grant Thornton’s Global Dynamism Index (GDI) 2013, which ranks 60 of the world’s largest economies across five areas of “dynamism” – defined as changes in an economy which are likely to lead to a faster future rate of growth, writes John Brennan. ...

Going against grey

A lack of diversity and engagement in the boardroom is damaging companies with global businesses, reports Liana Cafolla. ...