Inclusion and diversity: what to prioritise to make progress
LBS students discuss LGBTQ+, racial, gender and socioeconomic diversity in the workplace. How can businesses achieve real inclusivity?
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“With lines being drawn on various issues amid an increasingly divisive political atmosphere, it can be easy to feel isolated”
“We all have more in common than we think, and each of us is made of the same stuff regardless of how we define ourselves”
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“The message is simple – the future workplace needs to better reflect the diversity of our societies”
“The business case for diversity has been corroborated many times over, and a focus on cultivating a sense of inclusion and belonging will only work to benefit all”
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“Now is the time for governments, corporations, and individuals to double down on their gender equality and diversity efforts”
“If there’s one thing we hope to see at the end of 2021, it’s a higher percentage intake of women into LBS programmes”
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“Businesses should ensure that diversity is seen through many lenses and intersections: intersectionality is more important than ever – with BAME being a case in point”
“From a recruitment perspective, businesses must start casting their net wider”