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Recent Posts How Great Leaders Approach Diversity The Hidden Story Behind Your Organization’s

The U.S. has always been known as a melting pot; diversity is its strong suit. However, when

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it comes to the workforce and corporate America, diversity has been lacking. No longer.

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Minorities are becoming the majority and that means the majority of consumers, clients,

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employees, and leaders in the workforce.

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The good news is diversity is great for business. Let’s take a look at how organizations can

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best prepare for the diverse workforce of tomorrow.

1. Diversity Officers Must Have These Four Qualities

Google, known for having its finger on the pulse of the future, has an employee base that is only 2% black and 3% Hispanic. Yet 85% of the net workforce growth over the next two decades will come from immigrants and their children. Can organizations really survive without employing large swaths of the population? Future-focused leaders know the answer is no.

Many are tackling this priority by adding a diversity officer to their leadership teams. This type of position is relatively new, and leaves some organizations confused. What does a person in this role actually do? What kind of candidate is the best fit? Where does this role fit in the organizational structure?

2 . Why Attracting and Retaining Diverse Talent is a Strategic Priority

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