Proof Point
Half of companies in Harvey Nash survey named gender as diversity priority in 2018
Global Companies’ Diversity Priorities
2018 (percentage)
| Note: | Data from 2018 Harvey Nash HR Survey of 820 HR leaders across 32 countries |
Proof Point Findings
- Gender Priority – 54% of companies surveyed by Harvey Nash was actively in pursuit of achieving better balance between men and women employees in 2018
- Other Top Priorities – Culture (39%), ethnicity (38%) and age (35%) also among most considered priorities for diversity programs
- Diverse Capabilities – Some companies also focused on diversity in capabilities in 2018, such as functional expertise (32%), academic background (27%) and international expertise (26%)
- Key Growth Drivers – Include public pressure to diversify workplace, increasing competencies of women and minority groups, and prioritizing of diversity and inclusion by company leaders
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Date Last Updated |
February 27, 2019
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