Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine March 2019 | Page 56

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“ A truly diverse representation of backgrounds , experiences and opinions helps challenge the status quo and allow new ways of thinking ”

— Nick Lazaridis , President of EMEA for HP Inc the extent of reinvention will vary , but there are some commonalities as to how we can build the skills of our organisations for the future .
MANY HANDS MAKE BRIGHT WORK
The obvious business case for diversity is that it is key to attracting the best talent and engaging employees . But it goes further than equal representation and fair opportunities . A truly diverse representation of backgrounds , experiences and opinions helps challenge the status quo and allow new ways of thinking .
Real diversity of thought is becoming essential in the global economy , not just to attract the best talent but to integrate broader cultural understandings and add fresh perspectives and processes . When you pair this with inclusive workplace culture , people feel more comfortable in bringing their true selves to work and their ideas to the table .
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A real investment in learning and development is crucial to recruiting and developing a highly-skilled , future-ready workforce . Within the
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