Introduction

It is often said that a business is only as good as its people. Businesses are increasingly recognising the benefits of employing a diverse mix of people. This means recruiting individuals of various:

A more diverse workforce can help you to reach new markets and may provide valuable ideas for improving your products and services. Your customers and suppliers may also appreciate your commitment to equality and diversity in your workforce.

This guide examines the business case for employing a diverse workforce and suggests ways of widening your recruitment process to achieve this.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• The business case for diversity
• Recruiting a diverse workforce
• The effect of staff diversity on your customers and suppliers
• Here’s how a diverse workforce has helped my business