Diverse hiring pays dividends

Some of the most profitable companies are investing in diversity and inclusion. These guys wouldn't do that if it didn't help the bottom line. Why D&I is good business: https://lnkd.in/e-Mnq7G

If diversity isn't a top of mind consideration for your business in everything from long-term planning meetings to the smallest staff meetings, then you risk falling behind. A report in this weekend's Wall Street Journal bears it out: “Diverse and inclusive cultures are providing companies with a competitive edge over their peers... Turns out the 20 most diverse companies in the research not only have better operating results on average than the lowest-scoring firms, but their shares generally outperform those of the least-diverse firms.” Check out the story here: https://lnkd.in/ghyBCz6

The way I see it, I can’t be an effective CEO without championing diversity and inclusion. When we include diverse perspectives in our decision-making, we get better discussions that lead to better solutions that drive better outcomes for our clients and shareholders. This is especially important at Nielsen, where our products need to be inclusive to produce unbiased, representative data about diverse consumers. As CEO, I also feel a huge responsibility to maximize the return on every Nielsen asset—and our people are the company’s biggest asset. Building an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work ensures we can get the best out of every person. There is a very clear and consistent link between diversity and business performance: https://lnkd.in/dyAW6JJ