The 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Forecast Why Actionable, Measurable Steps Must Be Taken By Hank Watkins | January 25, 2021
A key takeaway from 2020 is the acknowledgement that change of a magnitude greater and more frequent than anyone had anticipated is upon us. One of the best ways for insurers and their business partners to embrace this momentum in 2021 is to take steps now to improve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at all levels of their companies.
The business case for DEI is stronger than ever. Studies from McKinsey & Company and The Wall Street Journal show that companies with greater levels of diversity outperform their peers, delivering better operating results, increased innovation and improved profits.