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Stone speaks: Appreciating difference

In the second of a new series for HRZone, Glenda Stone CEO of Aurora, the international organisation working for the economic advancement of women looks at how to identify and eradicate discrimination in the workplace and benefit from diversity.
A fair and inclusive work environment is critical to business success. Diversity and inclusion are business imperatives that require awareness and appreciation of difference, and a focus on harnessing employee talent and potential. Diversity is not an ‘initiative’ but a way of thinking and a means of doing business. Diversity and inclusion contribute to a company’s brand and reputation.
The inclusion of diverse talent accelerates productivity, increases marketing opportunities, provides innovation and creativity, enhances recruitment and retention, increases shareholder value, deepens customer loyalty, and significantly develops employee commitment and morale.
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