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Organisations recognise that DEI is integral to their success and sustainability. Throughout conversations with company's leadership team, it is clearly evident that DEI strategies are evolving and becoming even more central to business operations and culture. There are several key reasons why these companies continue to prioritise DEI initiatives: Business Performance: 🟧🟩🟦 Their research shows that diverse and inclusive companies outperform their peers. Diverse teams bring a variety of perspectives, which fosters innovation and leads to better decision-making. This directly impacts the bottom line, making DEI not just a moral imperative but a business necessity. Talent Attraction and Retention: 🟧🟩🟦 In today’s competitive job market, top talent tends to seek out employers who demonstrate a genuine commitment to DEI. Employees want to work for organisations where they feel valued and included. Strong DEI practices help attract a broader pool of candidates and retain top performers, reducing turnover costs. Market Reach: 🟧🟩🟦 A diverse workforce better understands and serves a diverse customer base. Companies with inclusive practices are more adept at reaching new markets and understanding the needs of various demographic groups. This can drive sales and customer loyalty. Reputation and Brand Value: 🟧🟩🟦 Companies known for their commitment to DEI often enjoy enhanced brand reputation. Consumers and investors are increasingly looking for socially responsible companies. Strong DEI practices can enhance public perception and lead to increased customer and investor loyalty. Compliance and Risk Management: 🟧🟩🟦 There are legal and regulatory requirements related to diversity and inclusion. Companies that proactively address DEI are better positioned to comply with these regulations, thereby reducing the risk of lawsuits and associated penalties. Workplace Culture: 🟧🟩🟦 An inclusive environment fosters a sense of belonging and engagement among employees. When employees feel valued and included, they are more likely to be productive and contribute positively to the company culture.

Just about every company knows they are struggling with generational and age-related differences, but according to Deloitte, only 6% of organizations feel like their leadership knows how to approach them effectively. 6%! That's why I created Gentelligence: to go beyond lazy, surface level stereotyping and provide strategies for having smarter intergenerational conversations. #gentelligence #dei #age #aging #leadership #futureofwork

Diverse boards drive innovation, better decision-making, and stronger financial results. With diverse perspectives, companies unlock creativity and gain a competitive edge. BCG reports that firms with diverse leadership see 45% of revenue from innovation. It’s more than a trend—it's a strategy for long-term success. : https://lnkd.in/dz4atZPV #BoardDiversity #Innovation #HRTech #Leadership #FinancialPerformance

💎 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗲: 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 – Award Winners from Past Years 🌟 Behind every thriving organisation is a visionary leader who turns challenges into opportunities and drives their team toward excellence. Today, we’re celebrating those remarkable individuals who have earned the prestigious 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 at the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀. These CEOs are more than just executives—they’re pioneers, innovators, and champions of change. Their leadership has inspired their teams and reshaped industries, set new standards, and proven what true brilliance in leadership looks like. ✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣����𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀’ 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 Angela Cretu, CEO, Avon  Georgiana Dragomir, CEO, Grapefruit Siva Kugathas, CEO, ServiceMaster AAA Sean Reddington, CEO & Co-founder, THRIVE Learning  Mark Costello, Chief Executive Officer, hubb  Steven Beauchamp , CEO, Paylocity Eleanor Lightbody / Weaver, CEO, Luminance As we celebrate these inspiring leaders, we look forward to discovering who will stand out in 2025 and continue this legacy of brilliance. Here’s to the CEOs who lead by example and shape the future! ------ 💎 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 celebrate outstanding achievements and innovations across the global business landscape. Under this prestigious umbrella, we recognise excellence through focused segments, including the 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗛𝗥 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗜𝗖 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗥 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 and 𝗨𝗞 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀. Each segment features a diverse range of categories, ensuring that every aspect of business excellence is highlighted and celebrated. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eDfPCz8K #AwardWinnerShowcase #CEOoftheYear #BrillianceInLeadership #InspiringSuccess #BrillianceAwards2025

As part of our #SheXOProgram, the #EnterpriseTrust forum witnessed distinguished CXOs from diverse industries join forces to deliberate on trust-building, facilitate cross-industry relationships, and discuss strategies to protect and shape #Trust in organisations. Key moments included the launch of Deloitte India’s “Trustfall docuseries,” featuring the inspiring story of Jordan Hatmaker, the acclaimed skydiver, highlighting what it takes to earn and rebuild trust to achieve extraordinary heights. It was followed by an engaging discussion on key insights from the recently launched "Enterprise Trust—The India story," a benchmarking study exploring trust levels across 1,000+ Indian corporates. The leaders shared their experiences of the critical role of trust in leadership and organisational growth and discussed a structured approach to measure and enhance trust in an organisation. We look forward to hosting more memorable and impactful sessions such as these to continue the conversations on building trust in leadership. Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to engage. For more details on our “Trustfall docuseries” and #EnterpriseTrust, click here: https://deloi.tt/3WKBiWN #SheXO #WomenLeaders #CXOForum #EnterpriseTrust #TrustInLeadership #PutTrustBehindEverythingYouDo Kalpana Jain, Shabana Hakim

When it comes to #BusinessTransformation, no one is special. Our newest analysis of 20 years of data on business transformations shows that the empirical patterns of transformation are remarkably consistent: about 30% of companies have consistently underperformed in their sector over multiple years, and more than 70% failed to meet their transformation goals. In our new study, Martin Reeves, Kristy Ellmer, Christian Gruss, Adam Job, Gabe Bouslov, and Paul Catchlove have uncovered fresh and compelling evidence about these trends and five critical drivers of success. https://on.bcg.com/3KbFgSm BCG Henderson Institute #BCGonTransformation #CEO #leadership

When it comes to #BusinessTransformation, no one is special. Our newest analysis of 20 years of data on business transformations shows that the empirical patterns of transformation are remarkably consistent: about 30% of companies have consistently underperformed in their sector over multiple years, and more than 70% failed to meet their transformation goals. In our new study, Martin Reeves, Kristy Ellmer, Christian Gruss, Adam Job, Gabe Bouslov, and Paul Catchlove have uncovered fresh and compelling evidence about these trends and five critical drivers of success. https://on.bcg.com/3KbFgSm BCG Henderson Institute #BCGonTransformation #CEO #leadership

How could a pivot to profitable volume shape the consumer products industry this year? In Deloitte’s 2024 consumer products industry outlook, we look at six key strategies that are separating high-growth companies apart from their competitors. Get leadership insights and perspectives here: https://lnkd.in/eGKQcpkH #Deloitte #ConsumerProducts #CPGIndustry

When it comes to #BusinessTransformation, no one is special. Our newest analysis of 20 years of data on business transformations shows that the empirical patterns of transformation are remarkably consistent: about 30% of companies have consistently underperformed in their sector over multiple years, and more than 70% failed to meet their transformation goals. In our new study, Martin Reeves, Kristy Ellmer, Christian Gruss, Adam Job, Gabe Bouslov, and Paul Catchlove have uncovered fresh and compelling evidence about these trends and five critical drivers of success. https://on.bcg.com/3KbFgSm BCG Henderson Institute #BCGonTransformation #CEO #leadership

🌍 DEI isn't a buzz word, its about driving tangible business results and there is tons of research to support the commercial return 🌍 ✏ McKinsey & Company found that companies with ethnically diverse executive teams are 36% more likely to achieve above-average profitability, while those with gender-diverse teams are 25% more likely to outperform their peers. ✏ BCG reported that diverse management teams drive 19% higher revenues through enhanced innovation, which is crucial in innovation-driven industries. ✏ Harvard Business Review highlighted that diverse teams excel at solving complex problems, leading to 45% more growth in market share and a 70% higher likelihood of capturing new markets. Its not just about having social responsibility there are countless strategic advantages for business growth.. #DEI #DiversityAndInclusion #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Innovation