Diversity in the workplace. Statistics to know.
In 2022, companies continue to break new ground and open doors of opportunity with workforce education that delivers business value, as well as cultural and social impact. In this dynamic environment, it is crucial to keep updated with the latest trends. As part of the Pearl culture and mission, we strive to ensure we are building a resilient and thriving workforce with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Below are several workplace statistics that we at Pearl do our best to ensure we are meeting to help drive the success of each program and the company overall.
Company diversity in the workplace:
- Corporations identified as more diverse and inclusive are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors. (McKinsey)
- Diverse companies are 70% more likely to capture new markets. (HBR)
- Diverse teams are 87% better at making decisions. (People Management)
- Diverse management teams lead to 19% higher revenue. (BCG)
Gender diversity in the workplace:
- 6.6% of all Fortune 500 companies have women as their CEOs. (Fortune)
- Companies employing an equal number of men and women manage to produce up to 41% higher revenue. (Clear Company)
- The GDP could increase 26% by equally diversifying the workforce. (McKinsey)
- Gender-diverse companies are 15% more likely to notice higher financial returns. (McKinsey)
- 40% of people believe there is a double standard against women. (Clear Company)
- Only 23% of C-Suites are made up of women. (Women in the Workplace)
Importance of diversity in the workplace for job seekers statistics
- 2 out of 3 job candidates seek companies that have diverse workforces. (Glassdoor)
- 74% of millennial employees believe their organization is more innovative when it has a culture of inclusion, and 47% actively look for diversity and inclusion when sizing up potential employers. (Deloitte)
Workplace inclusivity statistics
- 78% of employees who responded to a Harvard Business Review study said they work at organizations that lack diversity in leadership positions. (HBR)
- 45% of American workers experienced discrimination and/or harassment in the past year. (Gallup)
- Inclusive companies are 1.7 times more likely to be innovative. (Josh Bersin)
- Inclusive companies get 2.3 times more cash flow per employee. (Josh Bersin)
- Millennials are 83% more likely to be engaged at work at inclusive companies. (Deloitte)
